Shelter
Where should you NOT build your shelter?
a) on high ground
b) near a river
Near a river because it might flood.
What can we get from tall trees that has water inside? Be careful it doesn't fall on your head.
Coconuts
What can you use to cut a rope?
A knife.
What animal can we find in the sea to eat?
Fish
What's the single most important thing you need to survive in the wild?
Water
What do we use to hold the shelter together? It's long.
Rope
If you're looking for insects to eat, which ones should you avoid?
a) big one
b) ugly ones
c) bright coloured ones
Bright coloured ones. Bright colours often warn of danger like poison
What can we use to see at night?
A torch/flashlight.
What animal can bite and is dangerous because sometimes they have venom?
Snakes
How long can you survive without water?
In cool conditions: maybe 3–5 days
In hot places (like Bangkok): sometimes only 1–3 days
Why:
Your body needs water to keep your heart, brain, and temperature working. Without water, you get dehydrated very quickly, especially in heat.
What are some items that you can use to build your shelter that you might find on an island?
Sticks, leaves, and logs can be used.
What do you eat from trees?
Fruit. Fruit gives us energy.
What can tell you directions like north, south, west, and east?
A compass
What's the most deadly animal in the world?
Mosquitoes. They can spread disease when biting people.
Can you drink ocean water?
No. It's full of salt and will make you sicker and thirstier.
What does shelter protect us from?
Shelter protects you from rain, lightning, wind, bugs, sun etc.
What is safer to eat?
a) Cooked food
b) Raw food
Cooked food. The heat from cooking helps kill anything harmful to us.
What can we use to catch a fish?
A hook or net.
What animal can pinch you on the beach?
Crabs can pinch with their claws.
What can help you stay warm at night?
Fire.
What do we use to make the shelter frame?
a) Sticks
b) Water
c) Sand
Sticks. They are strong and make the shape.
True or false. You can eat bugs to stay alive.
True. Bugs are a source of protein.
What tool do we use to start a fire easily?
Lighter or matches
What feature of the snake is used to determine if the snake is venomous?
a) tail b) tongue c) eyes
Eyes. Many venomous snakes have cat-like slit pupils, while most non-venomous snakes have round pupils.
What do you need to build to sleep in?
Shelter.