WORKSHEETS
Students construct a compass out of household objects and then learn how to read it. This social studies activity…
Students learn how to adjust for the difference between true north and magnetic north by calculating the declination.
Students imagine they are stranded and need to create a broadcast of a ten-second call for help.
This critical thinking activity asks students to generate ideas for how to find a source of fresh water.
Students explore using the sun as a directional source -- a natural compass.
Students learn about the North Star as it is used to navigate when no landmarks are available.
Learning to tie a variety of knots could prove useful in any number of situations.
Students learn common ways to make water safe for human consumption.
Learn about winter survival in the Alaskan wilderness through a great dogsled story. This guide to Ice Dogs by Terry…
BOOK GUIDES
The Real Kids, Real Stories series from Free Spirit Publishing focuses on short, stand-alone stories of courageous and…
LESSON PLANS
Filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to…
The third lesson in Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attacks helps students to examine the possible repercussions…