Learning Goals
Students will be able to define a survival design problem and identify criteria and constraints for a classroom wilderness challenge.
Students will be able to plan and conduct fair tests on simple survival tools and compare results using evidence.
Students will be able to analyze how ecosystems, nocturnal animal adaptations, natural resources, geology, and astronomy can support survival decisions.
Products
Survival Investigation Notebook
Students complete a research-style notebook that records one focused survival question, test or source notes, data tables, sketches, and a personal conclusion. The notebook shows how each student used evidence from the week to think through survival choices.
Basecamp Survival Map and Strategy Presentation
Teams create and present a survival map and strategy board that combines each member’s evidence into one shared plan for water, shelter, food, and safe travel. The presentation must explain methods, show data or visuals, address limitations, and defend the final choices with scientific reasoning.
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