SHELTER
Why would you need a shelter in the wilderness?
To protect us from the weather, animals, and cold
How long can someone survive without water?
About 3 Days
Why is food important in survival?
It gives energy
Name one thing that belongs in a survival kit.
Whistle, flashlight, rope, etc.
SOS Sound-off!
Your team is lost. You have 10 seconds to come up with a loud, attention-getting sound or call for help. (No yelling words.)
Name one material you could use to build a shelter.
Tarp, sticks, leaves, blanket
What’s the safest way to clean river water?
Boiling
Should you eat a berry you can’t identify?
NO!
Why is a whistle helpful in the wild?
To signal for help
Survival Dance Move!
Make up a quick “survival signal dance” in 10 seconds. Funniest one wins.
What kind of ground should you avoid when building a shelter?
Wet or low-lying areas8
Wet or low-lying areas
Is clear water always safe to drink?
NO!
What are two safe food sources in the wild?
Fish, nuts, bugs, etc
Would a phone charger help in the woods? Why or why not?
Usually not – no electricity
QUICK DRAW
One person draws a survival item (e.g., water bottle, tarp, bug spray) on the board in 10 seconds. Teammates guess.
What does it mean to insulate your shelter?
Keep warmth in using layers or materials
What tool can help filter dirty water in a survival kit?
Filter straw or cloth
Name a sign a plant might be poisonous
Bright color, bad smell, no animals near it
What are the “Top 3” items every kit should have?
Water, shelter/tarp, light/whistle
MYSTERY ITEM
I describe something in your survival kit: “I make light but don’t burn. I’m small, but I can help you find your way.”
Build a Shelter...
With Your Bodies! – Make a human shelter with your team. You have 1 MIN. Most creative wins!
Survival Charades
Choose a player to silently act out. Team guesses.
Mini Challenge
“Edible or Not?” Picture quiz – guess 3 in a row.
Rank These Fast
Rank from most to least important: Water, Food, Shelter, Phone Charger, Whistle. (Justify your answer for points!)
3-Item Toss
Give each team 3 paper balls labeled “shelter,” “water,” and “food.” They have 30 seconds to toss them into labeled bins from a few feet away.