Wilderness Survival

You are lost and have fallen into the water, it is 35 degrees and raining. Your first need is what?

• Water

• A Stuffed Animal

• Shelter

• Fire

When you are out alone in the wilderness, select the 2 options that you think will help you the most.

• A Bracelet

• A Watch

• Pocketknife

• Compass

You suspect it may be days before you're found. Your greatest concern now is what?

• Lack of food

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of a GPS

• Lack of fire

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How big should a good shelter be?

• The bigger the better

• Just big enough to hold you

• double the size of you

• big enough for you and any bears that need shelter

What is the best survival tip you can get? Choose one!

• Use a mirror to signal for help.

• Remain calm and try not to panic.

• Always have a folding knife.

• Collect bird eggs for survival food.

• Build a "debris hut" as your shelter.

What are the two most important things you should do before you leave on your wilderness trip?

• Have a good meal.

• Tell when you're going/plan to get back.

• Study your maps carefully.

• Check the weather forecast.

Your airliner has crashed in the mountains. You're one of several survivors. This is what you are to do...

• Climb to the top of the nearest mountain and build a signal fire.

• Stay put and wait for rescue.

• Make several short trips looking for someone.

• Try to hike down the mountain.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

You are lost on a hike in a burning hot desert. Your best plan is to....

• Dig a hole to find cooler grounds to lie in.

• Stay active so perspiration will cool you.

• Remain in the shade, take off your clothes, breathe through your mouth.

• Remain in the shade, moving as little as possible.

QUICK!!! You are getting hungry and weak, and you have an energy bar, an apple, and some salami? Which do you eat first?

• Energy bar: boosts energy

• Salami: low calorie fats for sustainment

• Apple: a quick sugary snack

What does not count as a shelter?

• Rain Jacket

• Trash Bag

• Tarp

• Small Rock