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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify the seven basic needs for survival. They describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. Students compare and contrast the value of different materials in a survival situation. They use their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Body Breakdowns at High Altitudes

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Surviving Denali" Web site details the variety of ways the body can fail while climbing a high-altitude peak.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Weathering the Windchill: How Does Wind Speed Affect Objects?

For Students 9th - 10th
With this science fair project measure the effect of wind speed on how quickly an object cools. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Programs Resource Network: Wind Chill & Heat Index

For Students 5th - 8th
This animated resource helps the younger researcher understand wind chill and heat index.Charts of each are included as are the potential dangers.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: Frostbite

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the difference between frostnip and frostbite, and learn what to do if your or someone else is frostbitten.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Playing in the snow is fun, but it can also be dangerous. KidsHealth website helps you learn about the importance of dressing for the weather to protect your body and health. This page also includes information about the dangers...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: First Aid & Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This website includes several links that will help you learn first-aid skills that you might need to use in emergency situations. Learn how to deal with allergic reactions, animal bites, fevers, heat illness, nosebleeds, and other...
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Website
Ready

Ready: Kids: Winter Weather

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about winter weather and how you can prepare for it before, during, and after.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Deadly Ascent: Body Breakdowns

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the injuries mountain climbers can sustain when they reach high altitudes, and discover how extreme cold can damage the human body.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: Frostbite Instruction Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
What is frostbite and how does it affect your skin? How do you treat frostbite? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how to prevent frostbite at this website.