Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

HOPE 4
GRADE 12

Tent Pitching

2nd semester
Week 5-6 Module 3

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below
to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/ guardian assess your answers using the answer
key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

 Expectations – These are what you will be able to know after completing
the lessons in the module.
 Pre-test – This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back to your Lesson – This section will measure what learnings
and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction – This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
 Activities – This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
 Remember – This section summarizes the concepts and applications of
the lessons.
 Check your Understanding – It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
 Post-test – This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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PRE-TEST

Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. A type of tent that provides big headroom

a. Ridge/A-frame b. Tunnel c. Bivy
2. A type of tent that is mostly used by mountaineers or backpackers
a. Dome b. Geodesic c. Cabin
3. The frame of the tent
a. Body b. Pole c. Peg
4. A pad that is place underneath the tent
a. Sheet b. Earthpad c. Malong
5. A waterproof cloth place on the top of the tent
a. Umbrella b. Top Sheet c. Fly Sheet

HEALTH-OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4

LESSON 3: Tent Pitching:

EXPECTATIONS

In this module, you will learn the different types and ways
to pitch a tent. Specifically, this module will help you to:
 identify the different types of a tent;
 explain the essence of finding a good tent

Let us start your journey in learning more about tent pitching.

Let’s Think and Act Now!

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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

A knot is an essential skill in mountaineering. It is used to make the tent safe

and sturdy, it can be used for emergency situations and it is also important
in technical climbing. There are different types of knots such as sheep bend,
slip knot, square knot, hitch, figure of eight and other more, each knots are
unique from one another.
Activity
Identification: Identify the knots below and write your answer on the space
provided.

_______________1. ______________4.

_______________2. ________________5.

_______________3.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

What is Tent?
A portable and foldable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more
poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the
ground. It is mostly used for outdoor activities.

What is the use of tent?

Tents are usually used as shelter during camping, hiking, and other
outdoor recreational activities.

Different Types of Tent

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 Ridge/A-frame tents
These days, ridge tents have moved
with the times and use lightweight
aluminum poles and outer fly
sheets made from waterproof
polyester or nylon. Modern ridge
tents are usually best suited for
two people. So if you are looking
for something bigger, bell tents
are probably the nearest you will
get to a large traditional ridge
tent.

Reference:https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_en
PH901PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&s

Advantages
o Good at dealing with rain – no pooling on top
o Sturdy in bad weather (when put up well)
o Simple to set up
Disadvantages
o Not very livable due to lack of head room
o Usually heavy
o Not that easy to put up well

Dome
Together with tunnel tents, dome
tents are one of the most common
types of tents around. They are made
up of two flexible poles that cross at
the top of the dome and bend to be
anchored to the floor on each of the
four dome corners. Sometimes the
poles are on the outside of the
rainfly, but usually the rainfly sits
over the top of the poles with an inner
tent clipped to the underside of the poles. Reference:https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1
C1CHBD_enPH901PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l
7.5702j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Many dome tents will have a small porch area, and some designs have an
extra pole to make the porch space bigger. Although available in many

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different sizes, dome tents are best suited to up to four people, as the bigger
they are the more unstable they become.
Advantages
o Inexpensive
o Easy to put up and take down
o Lightweight
o Reasonably small pack down size
o Good headroom
Disadvantages
o Not very stable in the wind or bad weather
o Very unstable in larger sizes
o Small porch/vestibule
Reference:https://www.google.com/search?q=
what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH901PH901
&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5
702j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Tunnel tents
These are great for
larger groups and families
as they provide lots of
headroom and plenty of
livable space. They are
made up of a series of
flexible poles that loop from
one side of the tent to the other to form a tunnel shape for the rainfly to attach
to. They rely on guy lines to provide stability, and when put up well they can
withstand bad weather reasonably well, especially the bigger models
compared with dome tents.
Advantages
o Easy to put up and take down
o Lots of livable space
o Good headroom
o Great for larger groups
o Fairly stable in the wind – especially when pitched smartly depending
on the wind direction
Disadvantages
o Heavy – only for car camping
o Don’t deal well with heavy rain – water can pool on top of the rainfly
between the poles

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Geodesic tents
Since the dawn of the dome tent,
designers have been constantly
improving upon its basic structure to
make it stronger and able to stand up
to the elements. The result is a
geodesic tent, which is essentially a
dome tent but with more poles.
Generally speaking, the more poles
that cross each other, the greater the
stability of the tent.
They are best suited to up to 4 people.
Reference:https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1C
Advantages HBD_enPH901PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j
1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
o Very stable in bad weather and high winds
o Durable and well made
o Good headroom
o Usually lightweight
Advantages
o Pricey
o Can be slightly tricky to put up
o Not good for large groups

Bivy tent
For solo wild
campers and
hikers who want to
carry as little
weight as possible,
bivvy tents are
ideal. They provide
just enough

protection from the

elements to stay
dry and are very
low profile – great
for stealth
Reference:https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH901PH901 camping.
&oq=what+is+a +tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Tent capacity: 1
Most common shape: Tunnel, or ridge

Desirable features:
o Lightweight
o Easy to put up and take down
o Small when packed down
o Built-in bug net
o Good ventilation

Parts of the Tent and Tent Pitching

1.Unpack your tent supplies. Once you've found a good area to set up camp,
it's time to unpack your things. It's a good idea to pack all of the parts out at
once. Assembling your tent will be fastest if you don't have to unpack each
item one at a time. Keep all parts nestled in one place so you can keep account
of everything.
Because the list of supplies depends on the specific type of tent you're using,
here are a few different types of tents you can consider:
o A-Frame tents are the most typical and common type of tent for
personal use. They're the easiest to erect and usually come with extras
like a rain-fly and weather tarp.
• Tunnel tents are different from typical "A-Frame" tents because they are
structured by two long poles that both run the width of the tent. This
creates a wider interior with more headspace. However, they're not
nearly as stable when it comes to wind.
• Dome tents are generally the largest, and usually reserved for larger
groups in camping. Although they're quite a bit bigger, they're generally
very easy to pitch.

2. Lay down an earth pad. No

matter how much you clear the
area, there may still be twigs and
other debris that could puncture
your tent or make the surface
otherwise uncomfortable. A
ground cloth should be big
enough to encompass the space
of at least most of your tent. The
added cushion of a ground cloth
will lead to a more comfortable
rest.

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3. Insert your tent poles through the
frame. Once you've gotten all your tent
parts out, slide the support poles
through the body of the tent. Lie the
tent frame out. That way, you can make
sure you're sliding the poles through
the right slots. This is arguably the
most time-consuming part of tent
assemblage, but it's very straight
forward. In the case of a "tunnel tent",
make sure the poles are parallel from
one another.

4. Raise the tent. If the support poles

have joints, make them rigid. The poles
are going to have a pre-set frame to
them for the main body of the tent. Help
the tent up by lifting parts of it. The
poles should hold the frame in place. If
not, secure loose parts of the poles or
extend them as needed.

5. Hammer in your tent pegs.

Using a mallet or a nearby rock,
take the spikes that come with your
tent and hammer them into the
ground. This will stabilize the tent
and make sure it doesn't move
around. If you don't have tent pegs
for whatever reason, you can
improve by using sturdy sticks and
pushing them into the soil.

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 6. Set up the rain-fly. It's important to
keep in mind that tents on their own
are usually not waterproof. This is
where the rain-fly comes in. A rain-fly
is an additional piece you set overtop
the tent. There should be something
along the line of latches on the roof of
your tent to secure the rain-fly in place.
Even if you're pretty sure there will be
no rain, it doesn't hurt to install it
nonetheless. It will ensure all of your
tent equipment stays in one place, and
prepare you for unforeseen rain
showers.

7. Move your things into the tent. Once

the tent is set up, you can equip the
interior. Because there isn't usually
much space in a tent, you should decide
which things are alright to store outside,
and which things should be kept inside.
Sleeping bags are an obvious must in
your tent. Crates and hard-cased storage
can be left outside.

Reference: https://www.wikihow.com/Assemble-a-Tent#/

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1:

Identification: Identify the following concepts below

____________1. An improve dome type of tent

____________2. A type of tent that is not livable due to low head room
____________3. A type of tent that is not so stable in string wind
____________4. A type of tent that is built in bug-net
____________5. A type of tent use for car camping

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Activity 2:
Design and Draw
• Design your ideal tent and put the pros and the cons of youyr original
design
• Use any coloring Materials, short bond paper
• Write the pros and cons

REMEMBER

Tent is designed to be an outdoor shelter. There are various types for different
uses. Below are the types of tent:

1. A frame
2. Dome
3. Tunnel
4. Geodesic
5. Bivy

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Activity 3:
Enumerate and briefly describe the following:
1. Types of tent
a. __________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
d. __________________________________________________________________

2. Parts of Tent
a. __________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________
d. __________________________________________________________________
e. __________________________________________________________________
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Activity 4:
Direction:
o Analyze the statement below and write a reflection about it
o Write your reflection on a short bond paper or type it below
mountaineerings creed.
o Write your name and section

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 Words to Ponder:
Take Nothing but Pictures
Leave Nothing but Footprints
Kill Nothing but Time

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Cohesiveness
The poem goes perfectly together
Use of Poetic Elements
Uses poetic elements to enhance the readers emotion
Rhythm
The poem has rhythm from each verses
Creativity
The poem uses metaphors and similes

POST-TEST

Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. A type of tent that provides big headroom
b. Ridge/A-frame b. Tunnel c. Bivy
2. A type of tent that is mostly use by mountaineers or backpackers
b. Dome b. Geodesic c. Cabin
3. The frame of the tent
b. Body b. Pole c. Peg
4. A pad that is place underneath the tent
b. Sheet b. Earthpad c. Malong
5. A waterproof cloth place on the top of the tent
b. Umbrella b. Top Sheet c. Fly Sheet

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References
Internet Sources

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 21, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 21, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 21, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 22, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 22, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 22, 2020

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+tent&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH90
1PH901&oq=what+is+a+tent&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.5702j1j8&sourceid=ch
rome&ie=UTF-8 Retrieved May 22, 2020

https://www.wikihow.com/Assemble-a-Tent#/Image:Assemble-a-Tent-Step-
6.jpg Retrieved May 22, 2020

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ANSWER KEY

5.Body

4.Earth Pad

3.Fly Sheet

2. Pegs

1. Poles
5. Tunnel Tent
4. Bivy tent
5. Tunnel Tent
3. Dome
C 5. 4. Bivy tent
tent
B 4. 3. Dome
2. A frame/Ridge
B 3. tent
1. Geodesic
B 2. 2. A frame/Ridge
C 1. 1. Geodesic Activity 2
PRE and Post Test Activity 1

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