Common Useful Skills for Survival
This skill helps you start a fire, even without matches.
What is rubbing sticks together (or fire-starting)?
This tree provides water, food, and strong leaves for building.
What is a coconut tree?
You should avoid standing under tall trees during this kind of weather.
What is a thunderstorm (or lightning)?
You can do this every morning to stay healthy and positive.
What is stretching (or staying active)?
If your shelter breaks in the rain, the first thing you should do is this.
What is rebuild or fix it?
This outdoor activity helps you catch fish using a stick and string.
What is fishing?
You can boil water to make it safe using this heat source.
What is fire?
These types of insects can carry disease or cause itchy bites.
What are mosquitoes?
This simple act can help you stay calm and think clearly in emergencies.
What is deep breathing or relaxing?
You spot smoke in the distance, what’s a smart next step?
What is walk carefully toward it or signal back?
This is the first thing you should look for when you arrive on the island.
What is clean water?
This natural resource can be used to tie sticks together for building.
What are vines or twigs?
Brightly colored frogs or plants might be this.
What is poisonous (or dangerous)?
You can use this signal to show airplanes or ships that you need help.
What is a smoke signal (or SOS signal)?
You run out of food, what kind of island area might have fruit?
What is a forest (or jungle or tropical)?
This skill helps you find your way using stars, the sun, or landmarks.
What is navigation?
This type of rock can be sharpened into a cutting tool.
What is flint (or sharp stone)?
You should be careful near these animals that can look friendly but may bite.
What are wild animals?
This technique helps save energy and water in hot weather.
What is staying in the shade or shelter (or moving slowly)?
You cut your foot, what should you do to avoid infection?
What is clean and cover it?
This structure protects you from rain, sun, and wind.
What is a shelter?
This natural item from the ocean can be used to signal for help.
What is seaweed (or shells, or smoke from driftwood)?
Eating unknown berries without checking them first might cause this.
What is getting sick (or poisoning)?
Drinking this can make you very sick, even if you're thirsty.
What is salt water (or ocean water)?
To make your stay safer, you should do this every morning before exploring.
What is make a plan (or check your supplies)?