How to survive in the desert?

It's hot and sunny. What do you do?

• Cover my head and the rest of the body.

• Cover only my head.

• Wear shorts and T-shirt.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do you do first?

• Find shade or construct a shade shelter.

• Walk in the sun.

• Go to sleep during the day.

Travel:

• Travel during the day, because you can see everything.

• Travel during day and night.

• Stay off the sun during the day and travel during the cooler hours of the morning or evening.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Water:

• Drink a lot of water.

• Take smaller sips through the day.

• Don't need to drink a lot.

Food:

• Eat a lot (the more you eat, the stronger you are).

• Eat less (the more you eat, the thirstier you are).

Body:

• Keep warm (run or move quickly).

• Keep cool (don't panic, keep your mouth closed, don't run).

• Keep cool (use water to cool your body).

Location:

• Stay where you are and wait for help.

• You should move. Mark your location and the direction of travel.

Clothes:

• Wear clothes that minimizes sweat loss.

• Wear T-shirts and shorts.

Night:

• Walk all night because it's cooler.

• Find a cozy spot at night (because temperatures may be very low and you might freeze.)

Stay away from dangerous animals:

• True

• False