Survival by the Numbers (LDOE Hatchet U2)

In a survival situation, the one person you can always rely on is (a)  

• Yourself
• A friend
• A rescue team
• A family member

What is a common misunderstanding about dehydration?

• It only happens in deserts

• It happens in cold climates

• It is not dangerous

• It is easy to avoid

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Match the following activities with their impact on water usage.

• Activity that involves verbal communication

• Sleeping

• Activity that involves food consumption

• Sweating

• Activity that involves rest

• Talking

• Activity that naturally cools the body

• Eating

Match the following actions with their corresponding steps in the STOP acronym during a crisis.

• Pause and consider the situation

• Stay, Try, Overcome, Persist

• Remain and attempt to solve the issue

• Stand, Talk, Operate, Proceed

• Halt and assess the situation

• Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

• Get ready to communicate and act

• Sit, Think, Observe, Plan

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4A

How long should you wait for adrenaline to calm down?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

What should you pay attention to in your surroundings during an emergency?

• Only the weather

• Hazards and natural resources

• The time of day

• The color of the sky

What should you do if you can't figure out a plan in your mind?

• Give up

• Keep working on it until it makes sense

• Ask someone else to make the plan for you

• Ignore the plan

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

In a dangerous situation, you should (a)  

• Run away quickly
• Stay calm and think clearly
• Panic and scream
• Ignore the danger

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What should be your top priority in a survival situation?

• Building a shelter

• Finding food

• Handling life-threatening medical issues

• Starting a fire

Match the following scenarios with what you should not rely on in a survival situation.

• Assuming you will find berries or animals

• Finding food easily

• Counting on sunny and calm conditions

• Having enough water

• Believing there will be streams or lakes

• Others being there to help you

• Expecting someone to rescue you

• The weather being favorable