Tell students that knowing what hypothermia is and how to prevent it can help them survive potentially risky situations. Let them know that they will be designing posters to inform others of this threat. Suggest they brainstorm what areas of information they will need to research. Divide the class into groups to research information and choose a focus for their poster. Groups then develop their posters and select one member to present their poster to the class.
Students can present or enact a survival skill for the class.
Invite a survivor from a serious outdoor mishap to come into the class to discuss his or her experience. You may download, print and make copies of this page for use in your classroom, provided that you include the copyright notice shown below on all such copies. All Rights Reserved.