Iland County Specialty School Project

Kiyang Elementary School Nao-ao South River Ecological Exploration Camp Project

Implementation scheme

Purpose¡G

n The region in our school can take full advantage of abundant natural resources to develop local culture and boost diversified social progress.

n The unique courses and learning schemes are shared by other schools for ¡¥scene curriculum--innovative teaching--experiencing & learning¡¦.

n The school, parent committee and the community development association shall join hands to promote the unique courses, and also provide the travelers with various thematic courses.

Sponsored by¡G

(1) Guidance: Ilan County Government

(2)Organizer: Kiyang Elemetary School

(3) Sponsors: Kiyang Elementary School PTA, volunteers, Kiyang Community

Period: Weekends of July and August, 2006

Principle

(1). Resources¡G combine and make use of existing human resources, expenses, environment and the community resources.

(2). Exploratory activities¡Gdevelop exploratory activities depending upon our school resources.

(3).Traffic and accommodations¡Gstationed in the South River; in the case of bad weather, the school will provide classrooms or ask the community to provide a cultural gathering place for accommodation.

(4).Two-win initiation¡Gthe school and the association will cooperate closely to provide various thematic courses for ordinary people.

Subjects and opening

(1). Subjects¡G

1. The elementary school students, IN grade five and six, must be accompanied by their parents.

2. Junior school, senior school and college students.

3. Civil societies or ordinary people.

(2).Opening¡G

1. 20 persons, every time.

2. 20 persons for every group.

3. Individual applicants: handling for enough persons (if the number of applicants exceeds 20, the remaining is incorporated into the next group)

Application

1. Mailing (please send fax before expiration)

2. Form of application sheet (see appendix one), downloaded from the school website, then mailed to the sponsor ((No. 11, Kiyang Village, Nan-ao Township, Ilan County, Kiyang Elementary School Educational Affairs Office; Contact: Wen-guang You, Ruo-nan Cho; TEL: 03--9981486; 03-9981489; FAX: 039-982745; school website: http://www.kyes.ilc.edu.tw).

3. Arrange the activities, notify immediately the date and contents.

4. Every applicant will be charged NT$2, 000 (expenses cover the spending on teachings, transportation, dinning, materials, activities and insurance)

Notice

1. A series of holiday activities will be held in the form of camping. So, only tent facilities, such as: sleeping bag or personal items, are provided.

2. The application fee covers the transportation fee from Nan-ao to Kiyang by shuttle. The train expense is not included in our service.

3. As most of the activities are hold in open air, you should equip yourself with portable and warm clothing and water sandals.

4. If there is any doubt, please contact Kiyang Elementary School.

Whispering

South River ecological exploration activities at night; 3 travel schedules¡G¡@

[Event 1] Chungyueh River Hiking Trail + Bitan River tracing

(1).Subject: cultural patrol--- aboriginals¡¦ rattan culture, farm product --- ginger, mushroom planting zone

(2) Planned path:

Day 1: Camping zone---->Bitan River tracing----> return to camp ----> night survey

Day 2: Camping zone---->ginger cultivation area---->Chungyueh River Hiking Trail visit----> aboriginals¡¦ rattan culture (Kiyang Elementary School) ---->return to camp----> drop off

(3) Scheduled courses:

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[Event 2]

(1) Subject: research of ecological environment---hydrophytes, inhabited animals survey, recognition of wildwood

(2) Planned path:

Day 1: Camping zone--->Bitan River tracing---->return to camp---> night survey

Day 2: Camping zone ---->Mystery Lake ----> return to camp ---> drop off

(3) Scheduled courses

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[Event 3] Old Wuta Trail + Bitan River tracing

(1) Subject: the living skills of the aboriginals---identification of medicine plants, hunting skills.

(2) Planned path:

1. Camping zone---->Bitan River tracing---->return to camp ---> night survey

2: Camp zone---->Old Wuta Trail ---->return to camp----> drop off

(3) Scheduled courses

Schedule

Route chart of Nao-ao South River ecological exploration camp

[Event 1] Cultural Tours

Date	Title	Chungyueh River Hiking Trail+ Bitan River tracing
	Time	Journey	Explanation	Notes
Day 1	0800¢w1000	registration (pick up by shuttle at Nan-ao Station) about	10km from the station to the camp
	1000¢w1130	erection of tents and site preparation	camping in groups
	1130¢w1230	lunch
	1230¢w1300	drive to the Bitan River		Shuttle
	1300¢w1730	river tracing	a group of five persons	guide
	1730¢w1830	return to the camp
	1830¢w1930	supper
	1930¢w2130	South River ecological exploration at night	introduction of aquatic creature: lifetime of the hairy crab	narrator
	2130¢w2230	washing
	2230¢w	going to bed
Day 2	0600¢w0700	get up and have breakfast
	0700¢w0900	the rattan of Taiya Tribe, weaving	introduction by the elderly	instructor
	0900¢w0930	Kiyang Village special fungus, visit to ginger garden		guide
	0930¢w1000	drive to the entrance of the Chungyueh River Hiking Trail		Shuttle
	1000¢w1200	walking on the footpath, climbing in the gully	introduction of aboriginal medicine plants	guide
	1200¢w1400	barbecue for delicious meal
	1400¢w1500	walk back to the camp
	1500¢w1630	remove the camp, clean the site
	1630¢w1700	drop off at Nan-ao Station by shuttle		shuttle

¡°Introduction of the site

¡·South River¡GIt is a clean, clear and calm river where there are various aquatic creature, especially for the well-known hairy crabs in the whole province.

¡·The rattan of the original people, the weaving classroom¡Gpromote the cultural identity and provide a platform for cultural exchange.

¡·Bitan River¡Gthe best place for river tracing, as introduced in ¡§Taiwan Adventure¡¨ show.

¡·Fungus and ginger¡G typical farm products of Kiyang Village, well recognized for the quality and fragrance.

¡·Chungyueh River Hiking Trail¡Ga footpath along the Chungyueh River. As there are clean and clear streams, it is good place for body-building and field activity.¡@

[Event 2] Ecological investigation

Date	Title	Unveiling the Mystery Lake +Bitan River tracing
	Time	Journey	Explanation	Notes
Day1	0800¢w1000	registration (pick up by shuttle at Nan-ao Station)	10km from the station to the camp	shuttle
	1000¢w1130	erection of tents and site preparation	camping in groups
	1130¢w1230	lunch
	1230¢w1300	drive to the Bitan River		Shuttle
	1300¢w1730	river tracing a group of five persons		guide
	1730¢w1830	return to the camp		Shuttle
	1830¢w1930	supper
	1930¢w2130	South River ecological exploration at night	introduction of aquatic creature: lifetime of the hairy crab	narrator
	2130¢w2230	washing
	2230¢w	going to bed
Day 2	0600¢w0700	get up and have breakfast
	0700¢w0800	drive to the entrance of the Chungyueh River Hiking Trail		Shuttle
	0800¢w1130	playing at Mystery Lake	introduction of aquatic creature, aboriginal medicine plants	narrator
	1130¢w1200	rest area
	1200¢w1300	dinner
	1300¢w1400	drive back to the camp area shuttle		Shuttle
	1400¢w1600	remove the camp, clean the site
	1600¢w1700	drop off at Nan-ao Station by shuttle		Shuttle

¡°Site introduction

¡·South River¡GIt is a clean, clear and calm river where there are various aquatic creature, especially for the well-known hairy crabs in the whole province.

¡·Bitan River¡Gthe best place for river tracing, as introduced in ¡§Taiwan Adventure¡¨ show.

¡·Mystery Lake¡Glocated near the Fanbao Mt. of the Central Mountains, a high-altitude lake. There is only one outlet to Aohua Waterfall. The lake has different water storage with the change of seasons, so there are marsh areas where various water plants live. As the result of high altitude, there appears cloud and mist after noon.

[Event 3] living skills of the aboriginal people

Date	Title	Old Wuta Trail +Bitan River tracing
	Time	Journey	Explanation	Notes
Day1	0800¢w1000	registration (pick up by shuttle at Nan-ao Station) about	10km from the station to the camp	Shuttle
	1000¢w1130	erection of tents and site preparation	camping in groups
	1130¢w1230	lunch
	1230¢w1300	drive to the Bitan River		Shuttle
	1300¢w1730	river tracing a group of five persons		guide
	1730¢w1830	return to the camp
	1830¢w1930	supper
	1930¢w2130	South River ecological exploration at night	introduction of aquatic creature: lifetime of the hairy crab	narrator
	2130¢w2230	washing
	2230¢w	going to bed
Day 2	0500¢w0530	get up and have breakfast
	0530¢w0630	drive to Old Wuta Trail		Shuttle
	0630¢w1100	walking on the footpath	migration history of Kiyang, introduction of aboriginal medicine plants hunting skills of aboriginal people	guide
	1100¢w1230	South River dinner
	1230¢w1430	walk back to the camp		Shuttle
	1430¢w1630	remove the camp, clean the site
	1630¢w1700	drop off at Nan-ao Station by shuttle		Shuttle

¡°The introduction of site

¡·South River¡GIt is a clean, clear and calm river where there are various aquatic creature, especially for the well-know hairy crab in the whole province.

¡·Bitan River¡Gthe best place for river tracing, as introduced in ¡§Taiwan Adventure¡¨ show.

¡·Old Wuta Trail¡Gan ancient path along South River. there are many virgin forests with singing cicada and birdcalls, making it become a famous summer resort. The path was built ahead of the Japanese occupation period, and renovated for tourism development in Jingyang District.