4. You and your companions have just survived the crash of
a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the
crash. It is mid-January, and you are in Northern Canada.
The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night-time
temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the
ground, and the countryside is wooded with several
creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20
miles away. You are all dressed in city clothes appropriate
for a business meeting.
5. Your group of survivors managed to salvage the following
items:
1. a ball of steel wool
2. a small ax
3. a loaded .45-caliber pistol
4. a can of Crisco shortening
5. newspapers (one per person)
6. cigarette lighter (without fluid)
7. extra shirt and pants for each survivor
8. 20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvas
9. a sectional air map made of plastic
10. one quart of 100-proof whiskey
11. a compass
12. family-size chocolate bars (one per person)
Your task as a group is to rank the above twelve items in order
of importance for your survival. List the uses for each. You
have five minutes.
6.
7. In a group, agree on the ranking of
the items.
You MUST come to an agreement as
a group.
Rank the items and explain your
rationale.
You have fifteen minutes.
8.
9.
10.
11. • To award points, look at the ranking numbers on
this answer sheet.
• Award points to each team’s top choices according
to the numbers here.
• For example, the map would earn 12 points, while
the steel wool would earn 2 points.
• Lowest score wins (and survives).
12. Please answer the questions
honestly
Your group will not see your
answers!
Completing this sheet will be part of
your homework
21. Survival Debrief
Practice Turnitin assignment
Post your picture to Moodle (or bring
one on your flash drive to post on
Wednesday)
Week 1 Discussion (first post due
Thursday by midnight and at least two
responses due Sunday by midnight)
Get your books and materials
Remember, no class on Monday!
