In this lesson, students will examine the biotic and abiotic features necessary for survival of an organism by developing a plan to go into hiding for a year in a remote location that would provide the conditions to support life. Disciplinary core ideas covered are weather and climate and natural resources. Tips for scaling down, scaling up, and extending the lesson are included. This book selection includes the Table of Contents, About the Authors, Acknowledgments, Preface, Introduction, and Index.