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Discuss the character traits necessary
for survival, and how Paulsen's characters exemplify those traits.
Which of these traits do you think you possess?
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Make a list of tools needed for survival,
justifying each choice.
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Create a survival guide brochure using
information from one of Paulsen's books.
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Compare one of Paulsen's survival books
to one by Jack London (Call of the Wild, White Fang).
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Create a bibliography of survival stories,
especially those that contain young adult protagonists.
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Write an informative paper on "How to
Build a Fire." (or any other survival skill)
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Research orienteering on the Internet.
Create an orienteering map of your school or neighborhood.
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Research the American buffalo and the
role they played in Native American life.
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Examine species that are currently in
danger of extinction, the reasons why, and the effect that might have on
the environment.
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Describe the various biomes you would
encounter if you were traveling on a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon.
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Describe the signs that often signify
weather changes in Paulsen's books.
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Create a diorama of a biome in one of
Paulsen's books.
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Track temperatures in Alaska and your
hometown during the Iditarod, and create a graph to display the differences.
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Contact an animal rights group to find
out their stance on hunting/trapping. Do you agree? Why or
why not?
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Find out the hunting and fishing laws
in your area. Make a poster showing why these laws are necessary
to the preservation of nature.
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Choose one of the plants or animals mentioned
in one of Paulsen's books. Research it and create a Power Point or
Hyperstudio presentation on it.
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Compare and contrast city survival skills
and wilderness survival skills.
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"I like the fact that Brian has to find ways to survive on his own."
Scott, age 12 (referring to Brian's Winter)
"...it is the most adventurous book I have read in a long time."
Trevor, age 15 (referring to Mr. Tucket)
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