Island Survival and Rescue Game (Upper Elementary Version)

Many of us have done the "island survival" activity in school, in which you pick from a list of supplies to survive on a deserted island.  

Usually, the activity ends there, after being told which items were "right" and which were "wrong."  But I've always wondered two things: 1) Can we find creative ways to use the items on the list so that every item can be useful?  2)  What happens next?

In this game, students will select from a list of items to rescue from their sinking boat.  Will they prioritize living life on the island, avoiding dangers, or getting rescued?  

This game involves teamwork and creative problem solving.  Most of the lesson is the game; I take the role of the game master, unleashing thieving monkeys, angry volcanoes, and "something" in the jungle for the students to interact with.  Much of what happens to the students is based on their choices; some is determined by a random die roll.  At the end of the game, we reflect on which choices worked best and why.

NOTE:  In order to make sure this class is fun, safe, and productive with everyone, parents and learners should familiarize themselves with the Outschool Community Standards before signing up for this class and follow them once class starts (https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16039-community-standards).   I reserve the right to move students to the waiting room or remove them from class if they depart from the standards.