Lost and Afraid- Teaching Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Turn Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs into an engaging, interactive lesson with Lost & Afraid!

Students begin by imagining they are stranded alone on a deserted island for 30 days. From a list of options, they choose just 15 items to bring with them—before they know the activity is connected to Maslow.

Next, use the included interactive Google Slides presentation to introduce the five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy. Students build and color-code their own pyramid as they learn, apply the levels to real-world scenarios, and explore how the reason for choosing an item can affect where it belongs.

Finally, students return to their original island choices, categorize each item using their color-coded pyramid, and reflect on the needs that influenced their decisions.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 12-slide interactive Google Slides OR PPT presentation
• Lost & Afraid 30-day survival challenge worksheet (PDF)
• Student Maslow’s Hierarchy pyramid/note-taking page (PDF)
• Application scenarios and examples
• Student reflection/discussion questions
• Detailed teacher instructions
• Optional healthcare connection/extension

⭐ MAJOR UPDATE!

This resource has been completely revamped and expanded! The original Lost & Afraid activity is still included, but it is now a complete introductory lesson with a brand-new interactive presentation, redesigned student materials, new application activities, expanded teacher guidance, and updated graphics throughout.

Already purchased? Simply redownload the resource to access the complete update!

Perfect for Health Science, Psychology, Human Development, Sociology, and other courses covering human needs and motivation.