Uh-Oh, I’m Lost!
You look up and cannot find your group. What should you do first?
Stop moving and stay calm.
A fire needs heat, fuel, and what else?
Oxygen.
Name one thing a shelter protects you from.
Rain, wind, cold, sunlight, insects, or wet ground.
You find a bright red berry. Should you eat it?
No. Never eat an unidentified wild plant or berry.
A walking stick can help you do this on uneven ground.
Maintain balance.
You have a whistle. How many blasts can you use to signal for help?
Three blasts.
Everyone makes three pretend whistle sounds!
Dry grass and tiny wood shavings are examples of this material that catches fire first.
Tinder.
Which location is safest?
B—a dry, level area.
True or false: If an animal eats a mushroom, it must be safe for humans.
False!
Approximately how tall should a walking stick be?
Around wrist height when standing.
What do the letters in STOP mean?
Stop, Think, Observe, and Plan.
Put these fire materials in order from smallest to largest:
Tinder, kindling, fuelwood.
Dry leaves and pine needles can provide this inside a shelter.
Insulation or warmth.
Name one natural material that could help build a shelter.
Fallen branches, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, rocks, or fallen bark.
Which one belongs in a survival kit?
D—all of the above.
You are lost. Which choice is safest?
stay near your last known location.
Which item should never be used to start a campfire?
C—gasoline.
True or false: Clear water is always safe to drink.
False!
Water may look clean while still containing germs or chemicals.
You find a healthy branch on a living tree. Should you break it off for firewood?
No. Use permitted fallen materials and avoid damaging living plants.
Your phone battery dies. Name two tools that can still help you navigate or signal.
A map, compass, whistle, or flashlight.
Name three ways to help rescuers find you.
Use a whistle, call or text, share your location, wear bright colors, use a flashlight, or display an emergency blanket.
Demonstrate or name the three steps for putting out a campfire.
Drown it, stir it, and check for heat.
Put these needs in order:
Immediate safety, shelter, water, and then food.
Name two things you should check natural materials for before picking them up.
Insects, thorns, poison ivy, sharp edges, or animal activity.
Your team has 30 seconds to name six items for a survival kit.