The Pathfinder Curriculum

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The Pathfinder Curriculum

• WHAT DID I GET MYSELF ROPED INTO?
• The Scope of Sequence of the Pathfinder
  Curriculum

Presented by Lyndene Wright
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The Pathfinder Curriculum IS the Pathfinder
Program
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Overview
Six Levels (Regular and Advanced Tracks)

• Friend
• Companion
• Explorer
• Ranger
• Voyager
• Guide

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Overview
Nine Tracks

• Youth Organization
• Nature Study
• Outdoor Living
• Honor Enrichment

• Personal Growth
• Spiritual Discovery
• Serving Others
• Making Friends
• Health and Fitness

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Who Wrote The Current Curriculum?1989
Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director
Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director
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Who Wrote The Current Curriculum?1989
The Goal What are we doing for the salvation of
our young people?
Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director
Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director
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Who Wrote The Current Curriculum?1989
Lets look now at the curriculum. Should it be
progressive?
Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director
Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director
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Personal Growth
(All Tracks Required)
                 
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Involve Be in Grade 5 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club   Be in Grade 6 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club   Be in Grade 7 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club   Be in Grade 8 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club   Be in Grade 9 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club   Be in Grade 10 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club
Commit Repeat the Pledge and Law   Repeat the Pledge and Law   Repeat the Pledge and Law   Repeat the Pledge and Law   Repeat the Aim and Motto   Repeat the Aim and Motto
Commit Read the Happy Path   Read Finding the Right Path   Understand the meaning of the Pledge by reciting the meanings   Understand the meaning of the Law by reciting the meanings   Understand the meaning of the Aim with a project   Understand the meaning of the Motto with a project
Growth Earn the Friend Reading Certificate   Earn the Companion Reading Certificate   Earn the Explorer Reading Certificate   Earn the Ranger Reading Certificate   Earn the Voyager Reading Certificate   Earn the Guide Reading Certificate
Growth Old Testament Bible Character   1. Desire of Ages Ch 7-9   1. Acts Acts of the Apostles pp 9-56   1. Great Controversy - 5 Chapters   1. 50 Pages on Ellen White   1. Great Controversy - 4 Chapters
Growth 3 Articles etiquette   Book on National Hero   2. Patriarchs and Prophets Ch. 7   2. 2 Newspaper articles -Good Samaritan concepts   2. Biography of Early SDA Church leader   2. 4 articles on youthful moral issues
Growth 3. 2 art. on nutrition 2 on drugs   2 articles on National Heros   3. 5 articles on Astronomy   3. Creation -Science Conflict   3.Book on Vegetarianism   3. 2 art. on drugs 2 on exercise
Growth 4. 1 book Nature   Book on Missions   4. 2 Articles on Health Fitness   4. 2 articles alcohol problems 1 article aerobics   4.Book on Christian leadership   4. Biography Early Church leader
Growth Bible Reading   Bible Reading   Bible Reading   Bible Reading   Bible Reading   Bible Reading
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Spiritual Discovery
(A required, plus either B or
C)
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Scripture Memory Verses   Memory Verses   Memory Verses   Memory Verses   Memory Verses   Memory Verses
Scripture Great Passages   Great Passages   Great Passages   Great Passages   Great Passages   Great Passages
Scripture Salvation   Salvation   Salvation   Salvation   Salvation   Salvation
Scripture Relationships   Relationships   Relationships   Relationships   Relationships   Relationships
Scripture Doctrine   Doctrine   Doctrine   Doctrine   Doctrine   Doctrine
Scripture Prayer   Prayer   Prayer   Prayer   Prayer   Prayer
Scripture Behavior   Behavior   Behavior   Behavior   Behavior   Behavior
Scripture Promises/Praise   Promises/Praise   Promises/Praise   Promises/Praise   Promises/Praise   Promises/Praise
Church Her Memorize Books of OT in Order. Know the 5 groups and be able to find a given book.   Memorize Books of NT in Order. Know the 4 groups and be able to find a given book.   Name 10 Bible authors and identify 3 original languages of the Bible   Complete the Baptismal Class   Describe the early process of copying the Bible and the early translations   Trace the origin of 3 Bible versions that are presently available in your native language
Christian Her Read Prologue of Early Writings, or watch segment 3 or 4 of Keepers of the Flame List main events in founding of SDA Church   Read about Ellen White's first vision. Discuss how God uses prophets   Read about EW vision of Bull Run , and a secular account . Discuss differences   Draw flow Chart of the pathfinder ministry from world to local   Read about J. N Andrews, and discuss the importance of mission service   Read and prepare 3 stories on Adventist pioneers. Tell during Pathfinder worship
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Serving Others2 of 3 required
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
One to One Visit an absent member of your group and follow it up with a call, or note encouraging attendance   Make a personal visit to an elderly member of your church and follow up with a call or note.   Make a personal visit to a sick person and follow it up with a call or note.   Make a person visit for Jesus to a non-member , and follow it up with a visit to leave reading material   Make a personal visit to a non-SDA young person, and share 5 things Jesus has done for you....   Make a personal visit to a non-SDA person and share the gospel, outline a one year plan
Group Witness Participate 2 hours in an outreach program   Participate 3 hours in an outreach program   Participate 4 hours in an outreach programs   Participate in an outreach program for 5 hours, to include 1 hour of planning   Participate in an outreach program for 6 hours, to include 1 hour of planning and 1 hour of training   Participate in an outreach program for 8 hours, to include 2 hour of planning and 2 hours of training
Community Outreach Spend 4 hours in community outreach   Spend 6 hours in community outreach   Spend 8 hours in community outreach   Spend 10 hours in community outreach   Spend 10 hours in community outreach, to include 2 hours observing the pastor in his pastoral duties   Spend 12 hours in community outreach, to include 4 hours observing and assisting the pastor in his pastoral duties
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Making Friends2 of 3 required
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Building Relationships List 10 qualities of being a good friend, and discuss 4 everyday situations to practice the "Golden Rule"   Discuss the principle and demonstrate the meaning of respect for people of different cultures and gender   Participate in a skit on peer pressure and its role in your decision making   Role-play the story of the Good Samaritan, and think of ways to serve 3 neighbors and do it.   List and discuss the needs of the handicapped, and help plan a participate in a party for them   List and discuss 10 guideline for being a good companion, and value of a Christian home versus a non- Christian home.
Christian Lifestyle Discuss and demonstrate good table manners   Discuss and demonstrate respect for your parents   Earn the Christian Grooming or Family Life Honor   Discuss the need for leadership and how it affects me.   Complete 3,5,6 of the Stewardship Honor   Give a written report on respect for God's law and civil authority, and list 20 guidelines for moral behavior, explain each
Good Citizenship Say the Pledge of allegiance and explain its meaning Sing the national anthem and explain its meaning   List 5 rules of flag courtesy and demonstrate how to fold the flag Study your nationality and draw your family tree   Tour your municipal offices OR have a city official visit your group and explain five ways to cooperate with them   Earn the Christian Citizenship Honor   Diagram the structure of your city government   Listen to a lecture on Career opportunities for Christians . Visit people in three careers of you r choice and discuss findings
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Health and Fitness2 of 3 required
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Health Principles Health principles in the life of Daniel   Discuss foods high in sugar and salt   5 health laws given to Moses, and how modern science have verified them   Make a chart showing how 3 physical characteristics have passed from the generations in your family   Make a 3 minute oral presentation on vegetarianism vs. meat eating, comparing bible vs. modern studies   Make a 10 minute presentaion to elementary students regarding the laws of good health
Health Principles Dangers and effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs   5 prominent health problems and prevention   Discuss effects of caffeine and related stimulants and how to avoid depression   Make a 3 minute oral presentation showing effect of alcohol on the body and mind   Discuss benefits of exercise, Eplain the treadmill test.   Make a 10 minute presentation to elementary students regarding dangers of drug abuse, including alcohol or tobacco
First Aid Earn Red Alert Honor   Earn Basic First Aid Honor   Earn Basic Rescue Honor   Earn First Aid Honor   Earn the CPR Honor   Teach the Red Alert Honor
First Aid Study and practice personal safety   Study and practice Home safety   Study and practice Bicycle Safety   Study and practice Hypothermia Prevention   Study and practice Disaster safety   Study and practice traffic safety
Fitness and Exercise Have a physical exam by your Family doctor   Discuss the differences between aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.   Discuss the advantages of individual sports and team sports.   Chart your exercise program for one month   Choose one lifetime activity and record your exercise for one month   Choose one lifetime activity and record your exercise for 4 months
Fitness and Exercise Complete the President's Physical Fitness test   Complete the President's Physical Fitness test   Complete the President's Physical Fitness test   Complete the President's Physical Fitness test   Complete the President's Physical Fitness test   Complete the President's Physical Fitness test
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Youth Organization2 of 3 required
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Leadership Learn the names of your club leaders and tell how the work together.   Plan and lead a devotional for the club   Lead out in your club's opening exercises   Meet with your club staff in a planning session   Plan and led out in a Pathfinder activity   Attend a conference sponsored basic Pathfinder Leadership course.
Leadership Take a track and trail hike   Take an orienteering hike   Participate in and evaluate a weekend campout   Help Plan and participate in a weekend campout   Teach Camp Skills I   Teach Camp Skills II
Awareness Learn about your personal responsibilities and involvement in the total Pathfinder program   Learn about your unit's responsibilities and involvement in the total Pathfinder program   Learn about your club'sresponsibilities and involvement in the total Pathfinder program   Learn about your family's responsibilities and involvement in the total Pathfinder program   Learn about your church's responsibilities and involvement in the total Pathfinder program   Learn about your club's responsibilities and involvement in the Community
Programming Take part in all Pathfinder programming   Take part in all Pathfinder programming   Take part in all Pathfinder programming   Take part in all Pathfinder programming   Take part in all Pathfinder programming   Take part in all Pathfinder programming
Programming Complete 1 4 of the Drilling and Marching Honor   Complete 3 6 of the Drilling and Marching Honor   Complete the Drilling and Marching Honor   Complete 1,4 5 of the Advanced Drilling and Marching Honor   Complete 2,3 6 of the Advanced Drilling and Marching Honor   Complete the Advanced Drilling and Marching Honor
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Nature StudyA required, plus one of
Appreciation/Honor
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Spiritual Lessons Review story of lost sheep--find 3 other examples of God's character in nature   Review the story of creation--keep a 7-day log   Review story of the flood --Study 3 different fossils   Review story of 10 Commandments perform 3 experiments of natural law   Review story of Nicodemus--relate it the life cycle of the butterfly   Read DA Ch. 7 Give an original parable before an audience drawn from your understanding of Jesus ministry
Nature Appreciation /Honor Earn the Mammals Honor   Earn the Animal Tracking Honor   Earn the Stars Honor   Earn the Shells Honor   Earn the Butterflies Honor   Earn the Rocks Minerals Honor
Nature Appreciation /Honor Earn the Seeds Honor   Earn the Cacti Honor   Earn the Weather Honor   Earn the Flowers Honor   Earn the Edible Wild Plants Honor   Earn the Fungi Honor
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Outdoor Living1 of 2 required
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Skills Know and tie 10 knots   Know and tie 15 knots   Know and tie 20 knots   Prepare a knot board of 25 knots   Earn the Knot tying honor   Teach knots to Friends or Companions
Skills Learn the safety rules of camping   Review safety rules of camping   Review safety rules of camping   Learn the Wilderness safety rules   Review the wilderness safety rules   Review the wilderness safety rules
Activity Earn Campskills 1   Earn Campskills 2   Earn Campskill3   Earn Campskills 4   Earn the Backpacking Honor   Earn either Wilderness Living or Winter Camping
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Honor EnrichmentNot required for standard class
  Friend   Companion   Explorer   Ranger   Voyager   Guide
Honors Have 1 honor in Arts Crafts   Have 2 honors in Arts Crafts   Have 3 honors in Arts Crafts   Have 4 honors in Arts Crafts   Have 5 honors in Arts Crafts   Have 6 honors in Arts Crafts
Honors Have 1 honor in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries   Have 2 honors in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries   Have 3 honors in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries   Have 4 honors in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries   Have 5 honors in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries   Have 6 honors in household arts, recreational skills, vocational studies, or outdoor industries
Honors Earn Beginning Swimming   Review Beginning Swimming   Earn Adv. Beg Swimming   Review Adv. Beg Swimming   Earn Intermediate Swimming   Review Intermediate Swimming
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Integration of the Curriculum

• Do I have to do the advanced class?
• No
• Should you?
• Yes!!!
• How can I fit it all in?
• Next session

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Whats Next?

• HOW IN THE WORLD CAN I DO ALL THAT?
• Scheduling and Planning the Pathfinder
  Curriculum

Presented by Lyndene Wright