“Lost on a Mountain in Maine” Cross-curricular Novel and Movie Study

$10.00

To be used as a companion to the book and movie.
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Take time to deep dive the book Lost on a Mountain in Maine.

Use this cross-curricular guide to help make Donn Fendler’s 9 days lost in the Maine wilderness come to life. In this guide you will find these sections:

  1. Key Themes
  2. Comprehension and Vocabulary
  3. Character Analysis
  4. 10 Applied Projects and Simulations by Age
  5. Book vs Film Comparative Analysis
  6. Mapping Donn’s Route: 8 geography and map skills

We have used this book and guide in correlation with our study of the 50 states.

Description

Bring Donn Fendler’s True Survival Story to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms
 
Transform this gripping true story into an unforgettable learning experience with our hands-on novel study. Perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this guide replaces boring worksheets with survival simulations, map challenges, and STEM activities that make Donn’s 9-day ordeal tangible.
 
Why This Study Stands Out:
Multi-Age Adaptable – Projects scale from elementary to high school
No Busywork – Replaces quizzes with applied learning and critical thinking
Film Comparison – Develops media literacy through book-to-movie analysis
 
What’s Inside?
1. Key Themes & Survival
  • Analyze resilience and decision-making
  • Connect to modern search-and-rescue operations
2. Comprehension & Vocabulary
3. Character Analysis
4. 10 Applied Projects by Age
5. Book vs Film Study
  • Compare Fendler’s memoir to the 2024 film
  • Analyze dramatization vs reality
6. Mapping Donn’s Route
  • Topography lessons using real Maine maps
  • GPS vs 1930s navigation technology comparison
  • Plot the 9-day journey with elevation charts
 
Perfect For:
  • Homeschool
  • Scout groups & outdoor clubs
  • Middle school ELA/social studies
  • Summer learning programs
 
Format: Printable PDF | Grade Level: 3-12
 
Get Your Copy Today & Prepare Students for Adventure!

 

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Setting - US Region

Setting - US State

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