Stories of Survival
Our Stories of Survival unit is an inspiring and comprehensive educational resource that collects 10 incredible true stories of real-life heroism and survival against overwhelming odds.
This curriculum is designed to teach students that knowledge, quick thinking, and courage are the most critical tools for overcoming crises, ranging from natural disasters to harrowing wilderness encounters. The unit uses an engaging "Breaking News" article format for each of the 10 narratives, followed by a News Review section with critical thinking questions, allowing students to analyze the crucial warning signs and decision-making that led to survival. Finally, cross-curricular projects like designing safety posters or themed recipes are included to reinforce learning through memorable, hands-on activities
Unit Features & Inclusions
10 True Survival Stories: Each narrative presented in a "Breaking News" article format.
Critical Thinking: Includes a "News Review" section with analysis questions for each story.
Cross-Curricular Projects: Hands-on activities like designing safety posters and themed recipes.
Themed Learning: Covers a broad range of scenarios, including natural disasters (tsunami, blizzard), wilderness encounters, and man-made accidents.
The Stories Covered:
The Girl Who Saved a Beach: The story of Tilly Smith and how she used a geography lesson to save over 100 people from a tsunami in Thailand.
The Boy Who Walked Home: The story of Robert O'Brien, a five-year-old boy who was lost in the Australian wilderness for five days and survived by following survival tips from a book.
The Man Who Fell from Space: The tale of Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, who survived a fall from space when his Soyuz 1 capsule's parachutes failed.
The Woman Who Survived a Plane Crash and a Snake Bite: The harrowing experience of Juliane Koepcke, the only survivor of LANSA Flight 508, who fell 10,000 feet into the Amazon rainforest and survived for 11 days.
The Man Who Ate His Shoes: The survival story of Arctic explorer Aron Ralston, who survived for 127 hours after his arm was pinned by a boulder in a canyon.
The Dog Who Saved a Crew: The story of Seaman, Meriwether Lewis's dog, who warned the explorers of a massive grizzly bear attack.
The Boys Who Survived a Winter Storm: The story of two teenage brothers, who used their knowledge of fire building and shelter to survive a deadly winter blizzard in the mountains.
The Girl Who Survived a Blizzard: The story of a young girl who survived a severe blizzard by taking refuge in an abandoned cabin.
The Man Who Survived a Fire and a Shark Attack: The amazing story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic distance runner who survived a plane crash, 47 days in a life raft in the Pacific Ocean, and Japanese prisoner of war camps.
The Boy Who Saved His Family from a Fire: The story of a young boy who used the stop, drop, and roll technique to put out a fire and save his family.
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