I Make My Survival Bag!

Choose a large number of eclectic objects in addition to the objects that are really useful in a survival bag (see below), it is recommended to offer a large number of various objects, more or less excluding subjects, including objects strange or ridiculous (plastic frog, pool buoys, fins or masks etc.). It may be interesting to integrate objects which may be useful in appearance but turn out to be useless in 2nd analysis (for example, a can without a can opener etc.)

Organise the space: the objects are hung on grids or hung on the wall - Otherwise, they are distributed on a large table.

Remind the context of a possible evacuation according to the most appropriate and obvious type of risk on the territory (flood, earthquake etc.) or present the natural disasters if not done in previous lessons. Students should be able to identify the possible consequences of a natural hazard on their territory, by stimulating their reactivity rather than their feelings of anxiety.

Designate a group of students (8 to 12). Everyone will have to fill their bag in turn.

Give the following instructions:

1. Fill your bag only with the necessary elements for an evacuation
2. The duration to fill the bag (depending on the number of objects proposed) is established between 45 seconds and 1'30 minute. The time can be reduced if it is a second pass and the pupil has already seen his/her comrade pass.
3. Once the time has elapsed, student will have to remove the objects one by one from the bag, and justify the choice.
4. The volume is limited: modest bag size, to facilitate evacuation. Everything cannot be taken!
5. Remember to replace the objects after each pass.

A variant consists in passing a group of 2/3 students and asking the others to help them to choose the objects or to make a complete bag with two bags with some lacks.

Once the time has elapsed (we can count down to add “tension”) for the passage of all the designated students, launch a group discussion on the choices taken (why, what uses, what duration) and also on those that are not taken, if important elements have not been chosen. Possibly approach the notions of "survival kit".

Each "valid" object evokes prevention and rescue instructions in the face of "major risks" and the indirect effects of a disaster. As a reminder - Composition of a basic “survival kit”: A whistle, a torch, a “SOS” fabric or panel, fluorescent vests, a survival blanket, a radio with batteries, common drugs (dressings, paracetamol, disinfectant etc.), water, energy food, a multifunction knife, photocopying of personal papers, duplicate house and car keys, cash etc.