Grade 5 Hiking Essentials
A worksheet for 5th graders on the basics of hiking, including safety, preparation, and trail etiquette.
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Grade 5 Hiking Essentials
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge about safe and responsible hiking practices.
1. What is the most important item to bring on any hike?
A video game console
Plenty of water
A heavy blanket
Fancy shoes
2. What should you do if you encounter wildlife on a trail?
Try to feed it
Make loud noises to scare it away
Keep a safe distance and observe quietly
Run towards it to get a closer look
3. It is okay to leave trash on the hiking trail as long as it's small.
True
False
4. Wearing bright colors can help you be seen by others and makes you visible to rescue teams if you get lost.
True
False
5. Always tell a responsible adult your plan before you go.
6. "Leave No Trace" means packing out everything you in.
7. List two items you should bring in a first-aid kit for a hike.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. It's always safer to hike with a .
9. Check the forecast before you start your hike.
10. Don't forget to bring extra for energy.
11. Look at the image above. Describe what makes this a good or bad hiking trail based on what you've learned about hiking safety.