Outdoor Activities for Year 1: Explore Nature and Learn Through Play

Question 1

It's a cold and rainy day outside. Which activity would be the best choice to stay dry and active?

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Play board games or draw inside

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Go for a walk in the park

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Play hide-and-seek in the playground

Question 2

What is a potential downside of participating in outdoor activities?

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Increased risk of accidents

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Improved physical health

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Reduced stress and anxiety

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Enhanced creativity and imagination

Question 3

When you spot an animal in the forest during a nature walk, what's the best thing to do?

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Stay calm and quietly move away from the animal.

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Run away and shout to scare it.

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Walk up to the animal and greet it.

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Make loud sounds to attract the animal's attention.

Question 4

If you get lost while playing outside, what should you do?

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Stay where you are and shout for help.

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Keep walking until you find someone to help you.

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Follow an animal to find your way back.

Question 5

You're following a trail in the woods. You hear a stream nearby. The sound of the water is loudest to your left. Which way should you go to get to the stream?

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Left

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Right

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Straight ahead

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I don't know

Question 6

You're on a nature walk and come to a fork in the path. What can help you decide which way to go?

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Look at a map or ask someone for advice.

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Close your eyes and spin around.

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Flip a coin.

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Take the path with the most flowers.

Question 7

When we go for a walk in nature, what do we usually take with us?

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A backpack

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A ball

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A book

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A toy car

Question 8

When you go for a nature walk, what should you do to protect the environment?

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Stay on the paths, take your litter home, and don't pick the flowers.

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Walk on the grass instead of the paths.

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Leave litter and rubbish behind.

Question 9

When we play outside, it's important to keep our natural world clean. How can you help?

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Be gentle with plants and trees when you play.

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Leave litter and empty bottles on the ground.

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Make lots of noise and shout when you're outside.

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Pick flowers if you like the look of them.

Question 10

You're on a nature walk and you see two paths. One path leads to a lake, and the other path leads to a forest. Which path should you take to get to the lake?

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The path that goes towards the water

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The path on the right

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The path on the left

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The path that goes away from the trees

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a good reason to play outdoors?

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Looking at screens

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Running and jumping

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Playing with friends

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Feeling happy and relaxed

Question 12

You're on a nature walk and see birds flying overhead. How can you use your senses to learn more about them?

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Look at their colors and shapes.

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Listen to their songs and calls.

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Touch their feathers.

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Smell their nests.

Question 13

When we play outdoors, how can we protect the plants and animals?

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Walk on the paths and avoid disturbing the animals.

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Run through the flowers and pick up all the leaves we find.

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Make lots of noise to scare away the birds and squirrels.

Question 14

When we play with friends in the park, what should we do?

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Share toys and take turns.

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Push in front of others.

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Shout very loudly.

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Play alone and not share.

Question 15

When you're outside, you might see animals. What can you do to keep them safe?

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Be quiet and move slowly.

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Pick up any trash you see and throw it away.

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Run after the animals to get a closer look.

Question 16

We can do many different activities outdoors. Which of these is NOT an outdoor activity?

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Playing a board game

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Going for a nature walk

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Playing on the swings

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Watching the birds

Question 17

A compass is a helpful tool when we're outside. What does a compass help us to find?

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Directions

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Distance

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Time

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Animals

Question 18

On the farm, there are lots of different animals. Which animal makes a 'moo' sound?

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Cow

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Dog

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Cat

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Sheep

Question 19

Which of these animals is most likely to be found in a forest?

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Squirrel

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Lion

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Elephant

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Shark

Question 20

If you see a snake, you should:

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Leave it alone

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Run away

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Throw rocks at it

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Call for help

Question 21

Which of these is NOT an activity we do in the outdoor activities unit?

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Swim in the pool

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Go for nature walks

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Play games in the playground

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Learn basic orienteering

Question 22

What is the main reason we go on nature walks?

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To see and enjoy the nature around us

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To find different plants and animals

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To run and play

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To learn about different trees

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for the playground?

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Run on the equipment

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Stay close to an adult

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Don't push or shove

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Be careful of others

Question 24

When we play outdoors, we get to know the place around us. Which activity helps us with that?

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Walking in the forest

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Playing on the playground

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Reading a book in the library

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Watching TV at home

Question 25

When you play with a small ball in the playground and try to kick it between two nets, what game are you playing?

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Football

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Basketball

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Tennis

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Hockey

Question 26

When we go on a nature walk, we can look at the trees, listen to the birds, and jump on the grass. But what should we NOT do?

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Talk on our phones

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Look at the trees

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Listen to the birds

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Jump on the grass

Question 27

What should we do if we get lost while on a nature walk?

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Stay calm and find a safe place to wait

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Panic and run around

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Ignore it and keep walking

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Call our friends to come and find us

Question 28

What should we wear when we go on a nature walk?

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Comfortable shoes and clothing

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Fancy clothes

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Pajamas

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Swimsuits

Question 29

When it's raining outside, what is a good activity to do?

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Watch a movie inside

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Climb trees

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Play hide-and-seek outside

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Have a picnic outdoors

Question 30

What is the most important thing to remember when we play outside?

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To be safe

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To win the game

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To have fun

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To finish first

Question 31

Which of these activities can you do best when you are outdoors?

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Playing hide and seek

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Reading a book

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Watching a movie

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Playing computer games

Question 32

What should you wear when you go for a nature walk with your friends?

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Comfortable shoes and clothes

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A fancy dress

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Your pajamas

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Your swimming costume

Question 33

Where can you find a slide and swings?

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In the park

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On the beach

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In the forest

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In the library

Question 34

Which animal might you see in a forest?

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A squirrel

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A goldfish

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A penguin

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A dolphin

Question 35

What is a group of trees called?

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A forest

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A meadow

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A mountain

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A lake

Question 36

When exploring a new outdoor space, what's the first thing you should do?

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Walk calmly and look for things that catch your eye

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Run around and shout

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Climb on everything you see

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Pick flowers to take home

Question 37

Which playground game helps you learn to work together and talk to each other?

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Red rover

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Hide and seek

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Tag

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Musical chairs

Question 38

What's the best way to explore a nature trail?

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Walking quietly and looking for interesting things

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Running and shouting

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Picking flowers to take home

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Leaving trash behind

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a benefit of spending time outdoors?

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Getting sick

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Feeling less stressed

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Feeling happier

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Sleeping better

Question 40

When we play games outside, how can we make sure everyone feels included?

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Make sure everyone gets a chance to play.

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Only let the fastest person play.

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Play the same game all the time.

Question 41

Imagine you're on a nature walk and can only use one of your senses, like hearing or smelling. What would be different?

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I wouldn't notice as many things.

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I would notice different things.

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I would enjoy it more.

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Nothing would change.

Question 42

How can we help everyone play together during outdoor activities?

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We can play games that everyone can join in with.

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We can ask everyone what they want to play.

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We can make sure everyone gets a turn to play.

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We can have different games and activities for everyone to choose from.

Question 43

What is a fun and exciting activity you can do outside?

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Playing hide-and-seek

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Watching TV

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Reading a book

Question 44

If you want to find a particular tree in a park, which of these would be the most helpful?

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A map

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A compass

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A whistle

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A magnifying glass

Question 45

You're on a nature walk and you hear a bird. The sound is coming from behind a tall tree. Which way should you look to see the bird?

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Right

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Left

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Up

Question 46

What does it mean to be 'spatially aware'?

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Knowing where you are and how to get to where you want to go.

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Only looking at your feet when you walk.

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Walking as fast as you can.

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Ignoring where other people are.

Question 47

What is a good rule to follow when playing games on the playground?

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Take turns and share the equipment.

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Push and shove to get to the front.

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Only play with your friends.

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Make up your own rules.

Question 48

What should you do if you get lost in the woods?

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Stay calm and retrace your steps.

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Panic and run around.

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Yell for help at the top of your lungs.

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Follow the nearest animal you see.

Question 49

When orienteering, what does the 'legend' on a map show?

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The symbols that represent different features on the map.

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The distance to the nearest water source.

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The direction of the wind.

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The location of the treasure chest.

Question 50

What is a good way to explore nature with young children?

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Let them run and play freely in a natural setting with adult supervision.

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Take them on a guided tour of a nature reserve.

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Read them a book about animals while sitting inside.

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Watch a nature documentary on TV.

Question 51

What is the best way to stay hydrated when playing outdoors?

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Drink plenty of water before, during, and after playing.

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Drink only when you feel thirsty.

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Only drink sports drinks.

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Eat lots of salty snacks.

Question 52

What should you do if you see a wild animal while exploring outdoors?

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Stay calm and move away slowly.

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Approach it slowly and try to pet it.

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Make loud noises to scare it away.

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Run away as fast as you can.

Question 53

If you see someone littering in the park, what should you do?

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Ask them nicely to pick it up

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Tell a grown-up

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Shout at them

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Litter too

Question 54

When we follow a map to find our way around, what do we call it?

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Orienteering

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Hiking

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Camping

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Birdwatching

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a fun thing to do outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Watch TV

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Play games

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Go for a walk

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Explore nature

Question 56

If we get lost while on a nature walk, what should we do first?

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Stay calm and retrace our steps

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Run in circles

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Keep walking in any direction

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Call for help immediately

Question 57

When walking in the woods, what can we use to mark our path?

Accepted Answer

Tree branches

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Plastic bags

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Brightly coloured paint

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Rocks

Question 58

When exploring a new playground, what is the best way to do it?

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Try different equipment and explore different areas

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Run around randomly

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Play on the same equipment as always

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Stay close to the grown-up

Question 59

Which of these animals might we see on a nature walk in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Squirrels

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Lions

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Tigers

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Elephants

Question 60

Which of these games is played with a ball and involves throwing it into a net?

Accepted Answer

Netball

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Hide-and-seek

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Hangman

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Tag

Question 61

What do we call the skill where we use our senses to notice things around us?

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Observation

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Spatial awareness

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Coordination

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Balance

Question 62

Which of these is a good way to protect our outdoor environment?

Accepted Answer

Recycling rubbish

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Picking flowers

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Leaving litter behind

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Carving our names into trees

Question 63

Before going on a nature walk, what is the most important thing to do?

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Tell someone where you are going

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Bring a compass

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Wear bright colors

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Bring a map

Question 64

When exploring the woods, it's important to:

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Stay on marked paths

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Run as fast as you can

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Shout loudly so others can hear you

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Pick all the flowers you see