Discourse Scaffold for Students: - Reflective Journal: After watching the video, students will be asked to write a reflective journal entry discussing their thoughts and opinions on the mental, social, and emotional benefits of outdoor pursuits in high school PE class. They should include specific examples or personal experiences to support their ideas.

Directions: 1. Watch the video provided (https://youtu.be/omOG9UmlaoM?feature=shared). 2. Take notes on the mental, social, and emotional benefits of outdoor pursuits mentioned in the video. 3. Write a reflective journal entry discussing your thoughts and opinions on the topic, using specific examples or personal experiences to support your ideas.

Guiding Question: - What are the mental, social, and emotional benefits of outdoor pursuits in high school PE class?

Orchestrating Questions: Eliciting: - What are some examples of outdoor pursuits mentioned in the video? - How do outdoor pursuits contribute to mental health? - How do outdoor pursuits contribute to social health? - How do outdoor pursuits contribute to emotional health?

Probing: - Can you provide specific examples of how outdoor pursuits have positively impacted your mental health? - How do outdoor pursuits help build social connections and relationships? - In what ways do outdoor pursuits help manage and regulate emotions?

Orienting: - How do the mental, social, and emotional benefits of outdoor pursuits align with the TEKS for high school PE? - How can we incorporate more outdoor pursuits into our PE class to promote mental, social, and emotional health?

Launch: - Begin the discussion by asking students if they have ever participated in any outdoor pursuits during their PE class or outside of school. Allow a few students to share their experiences and discuss how they felt during those activities.

Conclusion: - Summarize the main points discussed during the conversation, emphasizing the importance of outdoor pursuits in promoting mental, social, and emotional health. Encourage students to continue exploring and participating in outdoor activities to enhance their overall well-being.