August 27, 2014In what year was Porterville

College founded?

A. 1927B. 1943C. 1967D. 1982E. 2004

TURN IN YOUR SYLLABUS AGREEMENT

TURN IN YOUR GETTING TO KNOW

YOU SHEET

Survival

You and your companions have just survived the crash of a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. It is mid-January, and you are in Northern Canada. The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night-time temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the ground, and the countryside is wooded with several creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20 miles away. You are all dressed in city clothes appropriate for a business meeting.

Survival

Your group of survivors managed to salvage the following items:1. a ball of steel wool2. a small ax3. a loaded .45-caliber pistol4. a can of Crisco shortening5. newspapers (one per person)6. cigarette lighter (without fluid)7. extra shirt and pants for each survivor8. 20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvas9. a sectional air map made of plastic10. one quart of 100-proof whiskey11. a compass12. family-size chocolate bars (one per person)Your task as a group is to rank the above twelve items in order of importance for your survival. List the uses for each. You have five minutes.

Survival

In a group, agree on the ranking of the items.

You MUST come to an agreement as a group.

Rank the items and explain your rationale.

You have fifteen minutes.

LIST YOUR TOP FIVE ITEMS ON THE BACK OF YOUR

GROUP PAPER

SURVIVAL EXPLANATION

SURVIVAL RANKINGS AND RATIONALE

• To award points,   look at the ranking numbers on this answer sheet. 

• Award points to each team’s top choices according to the numbers here. 

• For example, the map would earn 12 points, while the steel wool would earn 2 points.

• Lowest score wins (and survives).

Survival Debrief

Please answer the questions honestly

Your group will not see your answers!

Completing this sheet will be part of your homework

MOODLE

SYLLABUS QUIZ

IF YOU DIDN’T PASS THE SYLLABUS QUIZ WITH A 100

PERCENT, TAKE IT AGAIN!This time, ask someone if you

need help!

WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS

PRACTICE TURNITIN ASSIGNMENT

POST A PICTURE ON MOODLE

Due by Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.

STUDENT SUPPORT HANDOUT

PASS LEADERMargeaux’s Introduction

Homework Survival Debrief Practice Turnitin assignment Post your picture to Moodle (or bring

one on your flash drive to post on Wednesday)

Week 1 Discussion (first post due Thursday by midnight and at least two responses due Sunday by midnight)

Get your books and materials Remember, no class on Monday!