![]() ![]() Would they find water first, would they look for food, or would they try to find shelter? In this situation, finding shelter would be most important since it is going to get cold soon, and being exposed to the cold is very dangerous. ![]() Ask the students which elements are most important to them in this situation. There is plenty of air to breathe, however, they are hungry, thirsty, and it is quite chilly and temperatures will drop as night falls. Now explain to the students that they are going to pretend that they’re lost in the woods. Next, explain to them that we as humans (and all animals) need all of these things for our survival, and ask them which ones are most important (answers may vary). How do we as humans adapt to our environment (acclimation)? What are examples of how humans become acclimated to their environment (clothing, shelters, storing food, water)?īegin this activity by telling students about the four basic things that animals need for survival (food, shelter, water, and air). Many birds fly south to warmer temperatures (migration), and many other animals store food in their newly created burrows (a form of acclimation). ![]() During hibernation, a bear’s heart-rate will drop as well as their metabolism (rate at which they use food for energy). Bears adapt by naturally storing more fat in their bodies. What should be their first priority – food, shelter or water?īegin by discussing the three ways in which animals adapt to their environment (hibernate, migrate, and acclimate), discuss examples of each. What do they think their most important survival skills will be? How do students feel about being out in the forest? ![]() While walking with students to the activity area, discuss the following: This is an opportunity for them to be creative when using items from “the list” to help them survive ( first activity.) This lesson fosters teamwork skills, as students will work in groups trying to obtain their objectives. Wilderness survival is meant to give students a thorough understanding of what to do in the event that they should become lost in the wilderness. Make observations on the design and function of animal and plant adaptations and recognize how they allow the organism to surviveĪREA OF ACTIVITY: Beech/oak forest behind camp fire site.Identify the four basic elements animals & people need for survival (food, water, shelter, & air).Build a shelter using sticks and logs available in the forest.Explain three ways animals adapt to their environment (migrate, hibernate, acclimate).Students will also investigate how animals adapt to their environment to survive and see what can be learned from them. DESCRIPTION: Students will participate in role playing survival situations requiring them to build shelters, and choose which survival supplies they would utilize to help them survive in the wilderness. ![]()
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