The Pathfinder Curriculum WHAT DID I GET MYSELF

The Pathfinder Curriculum WHAT DID I GET MYSELF ROPED INTO? Presented by Lyndene Wright The Scope of Sequence of the Pathfinder Curriculum

The Pathfinder Curriculum IS the Pathfinder Program

Overview Six Levels (Regular and Advanced Tracks) Friend n Companion n Explorer n Ranger n Voyager n Guide n

Overview Nine Tracks Personal Growth n Spiritual Discovery n Serving Others n Making Friends n Health and Fitness n Youth Organization n Nature Study n Outdoor Living n Honor Enrichment n

Who Wrote The Current Curriculum? 1989 Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director

Who Wrote The Current Curriculum? 1989 Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director The Goal What are we doing for the salvation of our young people? Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director

Who Wrote The Current Curriculum? 1989 Let’s look now at the curriculum. Malcolm Allen World Pathfinder Director Should it be progressive? Norm Middag NAD Pathfinder Director

Personal Growth (All Tracks Required) Involve Commit Friend Companion Be in Grade 5 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club Be in Grade 6 and an active member of a Pathfinder Club Repeat the Pledge and Law Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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 Repeat the Pledge and Law Repeat the Aim and Motto 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 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 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 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 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 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 Bible Reading Bible Reading Growth

Spiritual Discovery (A required, plus either B or C) Friend Memory Verses Scripture Church Her Christian Her Companion Memory Verses Explorer Memory Verses Ranger Memory Verses Voyager Memory Verses Guide Memory Verses Great Passages Great Passages Salvation Salvation Relationships Relationships Doctrine Doctrine Prayer Prayer Behavior Behavior Promises/Praise Promises/Praise 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 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

Serving Others 2 of 3 required One to One Friend Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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 nonmember , 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 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 Spend 4 hours in community outreach Spend 6 hours in community outreach Spend 8 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 Group Witness Community Outreach

Making Friends 2 of 3 required Friend Building Relationships Christian Lifestyle Good Citizenship Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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. 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 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

Health and Fitness 2 of 3 required Friend Health Principles First Aid Fitness and Exercise Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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 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 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 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 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 4 months Complete the President's Physical Fitness test Complete the President's Physical Fitness test

Youth Organization 2 of 3 required Friend Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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. 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 II 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 Take part in all Pathfinder programming Take part in all Pathfinder programming Complete #1 & 4 of the Drilling and Marching Honor Complete #3 & 6 of 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 Leadership Awareness Programming

Nature Study A required, plus one of Appreciation/Honor Friend Companion Explorer Ranger 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 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 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 Spiritual Lessons Nature Appreciation /Honor Voyager Guide

Outdoor Living 1 of 2 required Friend Skills Activity Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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 Learn the safety rules of camping Review safety rules of camping Learn the Wilderness safety rules Review the wilderness safety rules Earn Campskills #1 Earn Campskills #2 Earn Campskill#3 Earn Campskills #4 Earn the Backpacking Honor Earn either Wilderness Living or Winter Camping

Honor Enrichment Not required for standard class Friend Honors Companion Explorer Ranger Voyager Guide 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 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 Earn Beginning Swimming Review Beginning Swimming Earn Adv. Beg Swimming Review Adv. Beg Swimming Earn Intermediate Swimming Review Intermediate Swimming

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

What’s Next? HOW IN THE WORLD CAN I DO ALL THAT? Presented by Lyndene Wright Scheduling and Planning the Pathfinder Curriculum