Hiking

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hiking

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the physiological benefits?Enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens musculoskeletal system, improves balance, and increases lung capacity
2. What is the psychological benefits?Reduces stress and cortisol levels, improves mood, boosts self-esteem, and promotes mindfulness
3. What is hiking and how is it different from regular walking?Hiking is walking on natural trails that can be steep or uneven, while regular walking is usually on flat, easy paths. It lets you explore nature and see wildlife.
4. Why do people love hiking?Hiking lets us see beautiful trees, hear birds, and feel the ground under our feet. It also helps our bodies stay strong and our minds feel calm.

Ambulation: The action or process of walking; locomotion.
Ecotherapy: Therapy based on spending time in nature to improve mental and physical well-being.
Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
Leave No Trace: A set of outdoor ethics promoting practices that minimize human impact on the environment.