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Are You Ready?
Are You Ready?
You have landed, mysteriously and inexplicably, on one of two uninhabited islands. You will be given a card with one resource. That resource is the one resource you are guaranteed to have with you on the island. To increase your odds of survival, you must form alliances with other people in the class, who have also found themselves in the same predicament. However, alliances may not consist of more than four people.
You have landed, mysteriously and inexplicably, on one of two uninhabited islands. You will be given a card with one resource. That resource is the one resource you are guaranteed to have with you on the island. To increase your odds of survival, you must form alliances with other people in the class, who have also found themselves in the same predicament. However, alliances may not consist of more than four people.
Phase 1- Arranging the Scenario
Phase 1- Arranging the Scenario
Step 1: Form your groups. Choose group members wisely.
Step 2: Get your location card. This tells where you and your group have landed as well as what natural resources you will have.
Step 3: Get your resource card. Evaluate the resources you brought with you in light of your new location.
Step 4: If desired, you may trade one of your resource cards for a resource card belonging to another group if the other group also agrees to the trade. Remember, each group may trade only once, so trade carefully.
Step 5: If you wish, you may trade one resource card for an unknown resource from my grab bag. Once you make the trade, however, you must stick with whatever you get from the grab bag.
Island Natural Resources
Island Natural Resources
Southern Pacific Island
Southern Pacific Island
Natural Resources Available
Palm trees, fresh water pond, sandy beach, sugarcane, coconut, salmon, mackerel, various birds and animals
Northern Pacific Island
Northern Pacific Island
Natural Resources Available
Evergreen trees, a waterfall, blueberries, raspberries, salmon, and sea lions, seals, otters, various birds and animals
Resource Cards
Resource Cards
Your resource cards will be distributed in class. Each group member will have one. Your group may trade only one resource with another group if both groups agree during Phase 2- Step 3.
Fishing Net
Fishing Net
This handheld fishing net is made of a strong metal and has a well-made net with holes too small for most fish to escape.
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag
This small sleeping bag can be rolled up and unfolded quickly. It is large enough to fit one person of about 5 foot, 9 inches tall. Additionally, when unrolled it has a picture of Cookie Monster printed on it.
Stopwatch
Stopwatch
This digital stopwatch has a timer and stopwatch function. It is solar powered and has a small rope long enough to hang it from your wrist.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife
This small knife folds small enough to fit in your pocket, but has sharp serrated edges. The blade is about 4 fingers long and 2 fingers wide
1 Pair of Jordans
1 Pair of Jordans
These kicks are fresh and uncreased.
Life Preserver Vest
Life Preserver Vest
This life preserver vest is a one-size fits all adjustable floating vest. It has plastic snaps in the front and is reasonably comfortable to wear.
50 yards of heavy rope
50 yards of heavy rope
This is a whole bunch of rope. Too thick to cut with a knife, very strong.
Hatchet
Hatchet
This is a sharp, long handled hatchet. Good for chopping through wood, bone, and rope.
Compass
Compass
This compass is perfectly aligned to true north.
Basketball
Basketball
This Wilson brand Basketball is well inflated, has good grip, strong bounce, and always listens to your problems.
Solar Powered Chainsaw
Solar Powered Chainsaw
This chainsaw has a solar battery and a really sharp blade. Better than a hatchet for cutting wood but not great for more precise cutting.
Seeds
Seeds
A variety of seeds, ready to grow
Ziplock Bags
Ziplock Bags
One box of 52, double zip, one gallon sized Ziplock brand storage bags.
Chisel
Chisel
This chisel has a strong handle and is good for carving or chipping away at hard materials like wood and bone.
Picture of Mr. Melendez
Picture of Mr. Melendez
I'm not there with you, on that island, but when you're really in trouble you might think I'm giving you advice. I'm not though. Drink some water, you might be hallucinating.
Phase 2- Survival Plan
Phase 2- Survival Plan
Choose a leader–quickly. You must all agree to listen to the leader without questioning them.
The leader will come up with the 5 most important rules of your island and how they will be enforced. The leader does this alone and everyone has to listen. The leader will create a copy of this presentation and share in the group members.
While the leader is making up the rules, the group will come up with 5 goals total that will allow you to both survive on the island and eventually escape it. The leader will review the goals and make them match the 5 rules–leader gets final say on everything. The leader may add more goals, but there must be AT LEAST 5 goals.
You must decide how you will best utilize each of the resources you have.
Each group member has to have a job related to your goals and the way you will use your resources.
Before the class is over you must submit this plan on the leader’s Google Classroom. All group members will leave a private comment for who your leader is so that you can have your grade shared.
Phase 3- Presentation
Phase 3- Presentation
Each group will present their survival plans. Copy and paste necessary images from the unit website.
The other groups will vote to determine if this plan is strong and if your group will survive based on your plan.
Be prepared to answer questions about your process, your plan, your goals, and your rules.
Your group will be graded based on your ability to meet the requirements above AND meet the needs of Maslow's Hierarchy
The Presentation Packet (Posted in Google Classroom)
The Presentation Packet (Posted in Google Classroom)
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