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Save yourself! Groups create a sturdy emergency shelter out of bamboo. The shelter must be large enough to fit one person. Now the most important question: Which member of the group gets to use the shelter in an emergency?
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a local or state emergency coordinator to give a presentation
- Have learners research actual emergency shelters to get ideas for their designs
Classroom Considerations
- Resource requires bamboo stakes, garbage bags, and cardboard sheets
Pros
- Professional-looking handouts
- Provides diagrams of sample shelters
Cons
- None