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| FEMA Zombie Unit, Front (Photo credit: Arthaey) |
LESSON
This lesson can be done individually or in pairs. Give the
students 2-3 minutes to create a list of items that they think they would need
in an emergency situation. If zombies, or real emergencies, are headed your
way, it is important to be prepared.
Have the students stand up with their individual lists. Start the
following narrative, and ask the students to sit down if the item mentioned in
the story is not on their list. The last person standing is the most prepared
in the event of an emergency.
Emergency
Scenario:
You and a friend are
in the middle of a zombie invasion. There is no time to head to the store, so
you are going to have to make do with what you have already put in your
emergency kit.
1.
The
zombies are starting to shuffle into the city. They have overrun the facilities
management outpost and the city water has been compromised. It’s time to make
use of your bottled water supply.
2.
After
hearing that the zombies are coming in from the west, you want to check on your
other friends and family members. Pull out your emergency contacts and
your cell phone.
3.
The
zombies have been attempting to tear down the power lines. The lights have
flickered a few times before finally shutting off. Now you are without
electricity. This means the refrigerator and microwave are out. Do you have non-perishable
food on hand to make dinner?
4.
It’s
starting to get dark and you stumble over furniture looking for a flashlight.
Do you have one?
5.
All
of that stumbling caused you to scrape your knee on the coffee table. Pull out
your first aid kit to bandage that up.
6.
It’s
dark out and you’ve camped out in the basement, the most secure part of the
house. Do you have a blanket or sleeping bag to keep you warm?
7.
While
trying to sleep, you hear loud noises and start to worry. You try to turn on
your radio for the latest updates.
8.
Why
is the radio not working? That’s right, it needs batteries. If you don’t
have any, you can use the ones from your flashlight… but ONLY if you have a candle
with matches. You still need a light source.
9.
According
to the radio report, the mayor has ordered an evacuation. You quickly gather
your supplies and make your way to the car. Don’t forget that the electricity
is out and you need cash on hand to make any purchases.
10. Wait, did the mayor say that Main
Street is closed and to head east towards Franklin? Which road should you use?
Pull out your map to navigate to safety.
Who
survived? Who did not? What was the most common item that knocked teams out of
the running.
