Introduction

Good morning 5th graders, today I want you to imagine a time when you were lost during some type of journey or quest. I would like you to think about a field trip, vacation, road trip, plane trip or a camping trip that have gone completely wrong due to some type of unexpected detour. During this detour, I want you to relocate alone somewhere in the wilderness. As we are transitioning into our new setting, I want you to reflect back on the novel the Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and think about Brian’s interesting encounters after his plane crash in the wilderness. Working individually, I would like the students in this class to create a survival guide based on all the necessary skills and information a person might need in order to also survive in the wilderness. This survival guide will help you get out of the wilderness and return home safely back in the right direction. Your main goal is to survive in the wilderness while also being sure to use all your resources wisely. Good luck!