The students also learned how to build temporary shelters in the woods at the base of the mountain. Throughout all these activities, evidence of collaboration and connection were seen. After the temporary shelter building, the students gathered in groups to eat lunch and share their snacks. Finally, they were instructed in how to build a raft using long bamboo poles and plastic barrels. The students worked together, sharing their combined skills, to complete the activity. Once they were finished, a few pairs of students put on life jackets and tested out their finished rafts. Since some rafts were more seaworthy than others, the students were able to cool off a little bit in the water as their raft slowly fell apart.
