Lost at Sea Survival Worksheet Classroom Icebreaker • 10 Items
Lost at Sea!
Think, Rank, and Share with your Team
Name:
Date:
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The Life Raft Mission:
Oh no! Our boat is sinking. We are safe on our big yellow life raft! But we must decide which items we need the most. Look at the Survival Items Board.
Write the letter (A to J) of each item in order of importance. Write Letter A to J in the circles below!
🌟 My Survival Rank List 🌟
Rank 1 is what you need MOST. Rank 10 is what you need LEAST.
🔥 MOST IMPORTANT!
1
Best Choice Item Letter:
2
Item Letter:
3
Item Letter:
4
Item Letter:
5
Item Letter:
☔ LESS IMPORTANT
6
Item Letter:
7
Item Letter:
8
Item Letter:
9
Item Letter:
10
Last Choice Item Letter:
Survival Team Talk!
Share your top #1 Choice with your group! Did you pick the same letter? Write your team's favorite choice below.
Group's Best Choice Letter:
Letter: _____
Lost at Sea Survival Reference Board ⛵
Survival Items Board
Read each card. Write their Letters on your worksheet to rank them!
Items A to J
A
💧
Water Bottle
Clean water to drink and stay strong.
B
🦺
Life Vest
Helps you float safe in the ocean water.
C
🔦
Flashlight
Shines bright at night to see and signal.
D
🩹
First Aid Kit
Has bandages for cuts and bumps.
E
🍪
Cookie Box
Sweet treats that give you quick energy.
F
🚣
Boat Oar
Helps you paddle and steer the raft.
G
📣
Loud Whistle
Makes a loud sound so help can find you.
H
👒
Sun Hat
Keeps hot sunshine out of your face.
I
🧸
Cozy Blanket
Keeps you warm when cold winds blow.
J
☂️
Rain Umbrella
Blocks sun heat and catches fresh rain water.
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Helpful Hint: There are no wrong answers! Think about what keeps you safe, warm, fed, and hydrated first.
Lost at Sea • Reference Board
Lost at Sea Teacher Answer Key Teacher Resource • Answer Key
Lost at Sea Scoring Guide
Official Expert Rankings & Explanations
Activity Goal Lowest Score Wins!
💡 Priorities: Rankings are based on **US Coast Guard** guidelines. Survival focus is: **Hydration** (Water), **Flotation** (Vest), **Exposure** (Blanket/Hat/Umbrella), and **Signaling** (Flashlight/Whistle). Physical exertion (rowing) is discouraged.
Rank Letter Item Expert Rationale (Accessible Explanations) 1 A 💧 Water Bottle Hydration is priority #1. Humans can only survive 3 days without water. 2 B 🦺 Life Vest Critical flotation. Necessary if someone falls overboard or raft takes water. 3 I 🧸 Cozy Blanket Protects from cold ocean winds at night, preventing hypothermia. 4 E 🍪 Cookie Box Quick, simple carbohydrate calories that do not require fresh water to digest. 5 J ☂️ Umbrella Blocks extreme sunlight to prevent burns, and can open to catch rainwater. 6 C 🔦 Flashlight Crucial for night signaling to passing aircraft or search vessels. 7 G 📣 Loud Whistle Excellent sound signal. Audible over waves, saves breath and shouting energy. 8 H 👒 Sun Hat Keeps sun off face and neck. Helpful, though umbrella is more versatile. 9 D 🩹 First Aid Kit Helpful for minor cuts, but minor scrapes are not immediate life threats. 10 F 🚣 Boat Oar Cannot row against vast currents. Rowing wastes critical water and energy.
Scoring Instructions for Student Teams
To score, subtract student rank from expert rank for each item (ignore negative signs). Add the differences together.
0 - 20 Points 🏆 Expert Survivor
21 - 40 Points ⛵ Made Land
41+ Points 🦈 Shark Food
Team Debrief Question: "How did your group resolve arguments? Did you make compromises or vote?"
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