Imagine you're playing outside or walking in the woods and you get lost. That would be scary! How could you let someone know where you are — even if they can’t see or hear you right away? 

Your class has been asked to become Rescue Helpers. You’ll learn how people can use light and sound to send messages when they need help. Then, you’ll come up with your own tool or signal to help someone who is lost get found! 

💡 Your Big Questions: 

• How do light and sound work? 

• How do animals and people use light and sound to send messages? 

• What tools use light or sound to help in emergencies? 

• How can we make something to help people if they get lost 

✅ Your Project Will Include: 

• Exploring real-life tools like flashlights, whistles, sirens, and walkie-talkies 

• Designing and building a simple tool or signal using light or sound (e.g., a paper flashlight cone, a sound-maker, or a signal pattern) 

• Creating a poster or story about how your tool helps someone get found 

• Presenting your idea to your classmates or a pretend rescue team! 

🎯 Learning Areas: 

• Science (properties of light and sound, cause and effect) 

• Engineering (design process, testing tools) 

• Language Arts (listening, storytelling, labeling diagrams) 

• SEL (problem-solving, safety awareness, teamwork)