SURVIVAL - LEVEL 3

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Konichiwa and welcome back to Survival. I am Master Tay and I will be your Survival Level 3 teacher. So far you have learnt a lot about surviving emergency situations, keeping fit and being adventurous. Some of you still need to complete your homework from Level 2. Yes, I have seen your spy school notebooks. For you lot, 10 star jumps. ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN! Remember to write your notes in your spy school notebook. I'll be checking.

Level 3: Lesson One

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ESCAPES: Quicksand
Quicksand can be dangerous. The key is not to panic and remain as calm as possible. The more you move, the further you're likely to sink. Here are some tips for escaping quick sand:
  • Don't step into it in the first place.
  • Carry a testing stick when in areas where there is likely to be quicksand. Use the stick to test the sand before you step on it if you suspect it might be quick sand.
  • Don't panic or flap about. This just makes you sink even further.
  • Try and get onto your back or stomach and edge your legs out so that you are flat on top of the quick sand. Then using your arms, edge your way to safety.
  • Move slowly and remember to breathe.
  • If someone else has a rope they can pull you out.
(Wikihow: Many Editors, Retrieved Nov 11, 2013), (Piven & Borgenicht, 1999), (Forrester, 1992)
Homework: Lie on your bed and pretend to escape from quicksand. Try and remember all the steps. Or go to your local playground and lie in the sandpit. See if you can remember all the tips.

Level 3: Lesson Two

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ESCAPES Locked Rooms
Occasionally spies end up imprisoned in enemy agent territory. If you don't happen to have a lock pick with you, you may still be able to escape. At the Mr Is Spy School, Jo and Katie have to learn how to escape from a locked room without a lock pick:
  • First, check the key hole to see if the key is still in the hole. If it is, you have a chance to escape.
  • Remember to always carry a newspaper. You never know when it might come in handy. When there are no enemy agents around, slide the newspaper under the door so half is on your side and half is on the other side.
  • With a pencil, or something pointy, carefully poke the key out of the key hole so it falls neatly onto the newspaper.
  • Slowly drag the newspaper back under the door.
  • Now you have the key and can unlock the door from the inside!
  • Make sure you don't make your escape when the enemy agents are around. Wait until they're asleep or aren't guarding you anymore.
(Forrester, 1992)

Level 3: Lesson Three

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TIPS AND TRICKS for SURVIVAL
Sometimes even the best plans fail and you find yourself in difficulty - maybe even lost somewhere. It's always good to be as prepared as possible but there are things you can do to help. 
Here are some Survival tips for going tramping:
  • Always go tramping with adults or professionals. Never tramp alone.
  • Make sure you dress warmly and have a parka, coat and raincoat. Wear long pants and have suitable footwear - track shoes or hiking boots. High heels are NOT suitable footwear
  • Always carry plenty of water
  • Always take a cell phone
  • It's a good idea to carry an emergency blanket (one of those silver ones). They will help you stay warm in emergencies if you get lost or cold
  • If you get lost somewhere in the bush, the best thing to do is to stay put. Don't keep moving around. If you do, you may find yourself going around in circles or you may miss someone who is looking for you. Stay where you are and call out. If you have a cell phone, use it.
(New Zealand Tramper, Retrieved Nov 19 2013), (Department of Conservation, Retrieved Nov 19 2013)
Here are a couple of websites with some tramping safety information:
Tramping Safety Information
Department of Conservation Safety Tips