Human Survival NeedsHumans are most likely to survive and thrive in each stage of their life cycle when their survival needs are met.

Survival

What does this word mean to you?

What do I need to survive?

What about me?

What do pets need?

How about you?

What do humans need to survive?

Humans need…

Air

Food

Water

Shelter

Security

Healthy/sanitary conditions

AdventureWhat does this word mean to you?What makes something an adventure?

Possible Adventures

Take a spaceship to another planet

Climbing a mountain like Mt. Everest

Taking a journey under the sea

Exploring the jungle like the Amazon

Crossing a dessert like the Mojave

Visiting a deserted island

Traveling to the South Pole

Thoughts to Consider

Will you need a special vehicle to get there?

Will you need a shelter? Is your vehicle shelter? What will it look like?

How will you keep warm? Cool? Dry?

What will you eat? What will you drink?

How will you breathe?

What dangers will you need to protect yourself from?

How will you keep from being lonely and bored?

Plan Ahead

Complete Science Notebook p.22. Where are you planning to go on your

adventure? What survival needs will you have to worry

about? Which will you not have to worry about?

Use your sketchbook and checklist to create your survival solutions.

Check-in with Mrs. Sorenson.

Draw your adventure plan on your poster.

Farewell!

How long will you be gone on your adventure?

Would you eventually get homesick? Why or why not?

What will you miss about your own home?

Human Needs and Wants

What are some needs that humans have beyond basic survival needs? Friends and family (social needs) Stimulation to keep minds active

Books, games, music, television, computers Comfort (emotional needs)