Desert Island Escape - Final

Use it with caution

Notes about the island

Notebook

Climate Change

The Carbon Chronicles

Your mission is to unravel the island’s secrets, understand its delicate balance, and make choices that impact the environment. Let’s get started!

“The Carbon Chronicles”: In a post-apocalyptic world, a historian unearths a forgotten library containing journals from different time periods. Each entry reveals how societies grappled with climate change—from denial to desperate adaptation.

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Tiririri-ri!

Introduction

Glacial Ice Vault

Missions

Seaweed Observatory

Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Geothermal Chamber

Mangrove Maze

Ancient Cave

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In the heart of the Carbon Chronicles Desert Island lies an ancient cave, its walls adorned with cryptic symbols. Our protagonist, Dr. Amelia Hartley, an environmental scientist, stumbles upon this hidden chamber during her research expedition. She believes that the symbols hold the key to a groundbreaking carbon sequestration technique—one that could save the world from impending climate catastrophe.

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Mission

harness the geothermal energy

Geothermal Chamber

The Carbon Sequestration Cipher

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Captain Elias “Red” Reynolds: Ahoy there! I’m Captain Red, once a pirate, now an eco-warrior. This island holds secrets—the kind that can save our world or plunge it into chaos. Kai (The Servant): The island breathes, whispers its history. I am Kai—the island’s guardian. Listen well, for the choices you make here echo beyond these shores.

Welcome, intrepid explorers, to the Carbon Chronicles Desert Island—a place where science and mystery intertwine. I am Dr. Amelia Hartley, environmental scientist and survivor of a shipwreck that brought me to this untouched paradise.

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D. Earth's core

C. Sky

B. Benchmark to help humanity develop and prosper without threatening ecosystems or scarificing the biosphere integrity

A. Invisible lines

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Let's go!

D. Planetary boundaries

C. Safety and risk thresholds

B. Environmental limits

A. Doughnut

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Woow!!

You've got food and cooking tools

Yeah!

They will be added to your backpack. You will need them to be able to eat during the days you spend on the desert island

Next, the Mangrove Maze—where mangrove leaves bear cryptic symbols. Arrange them wisely to unlock the carbon sequestration technique that could change everything.

Missions

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Seaweed Observatory

Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Mangrove Maze

Glacial Ice Vault

Geothermal Chamber

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Mission

Beware of quicksand patches

Mangrove Maze

A labyrinth of mangrove roots and hanging vines

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Mangrove Maze holds a lot of secrets...do you think you can unravel them??

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When there is no interference from external forces.

Human activities have contributed to my appearance.

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B. Maldives

A. Climate Change

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I'm the ideal - anything above is overkill...

B. 1.5 degrees celsius

Anything near this, there is nowhere to cool off...

A. 3.5 degrees Cs

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Awesome!!

You've got a rope, maybe it will be useful

Yeah!

They will be added to your backpack. You will need them during the days you spend on the desert island

In the Glacial Ice Vault, melt the ice to reveal sea level rise data. The rising tide riddle awaits—solve it, or our fate will be sealed.

Missions

Seaweed Observatory

Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Mangrove Maze

Glacial Ice Vault

Geothermal Chamber

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As the island’s glaciers melt, the sea encroaches, threatening the delicate balance. Dr. Hartley and her team race against time to understand the impact of rising tides. They uncover a chilling truth—the island’s fate mirrors the world’s impending crisis.

Mission

Glacial Ice Vault

Glacial Ice Vault

Sea level data

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Here we go!!

Riddle: "I am the silent invader, creeping ashore, my salty embrace reshaping the land. As ice retreats, I advance more and more. 'A threat to life's delicate strand.'

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Almost there!!

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keep it up!!

You've got an axe, maybe it will be useful

Yeah!

They will be added to your backpack. You will need them during the days you spend on the desert island

Peer through the Seaweed Observatory. These patterns hold clues. The island’s story is etched in every strand.

Missions

Seaweed Observatory

Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Mangrove Maze

Glacial Ice Vault

Geothermal Chamber

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A shipwrecked sailor’s journal lies on a table, narrating the island’s plight

Mission

Seaweed Observatory

seaweed patterns

Seaweed Observatory

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We need an education of a different kind...

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C. Contrive Lot

B. Girls Sent

A. David Orr

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What are the three main learning theories?

C. Instructivist

B. Connectionism

A. Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

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What are the pedagogical approaches associated with 'social learning?'

C. Intergenerational

B. Collaborative, Co-operative, collective learning

A. Place-based

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Oh yeah!!

You've got a lantern, maybe it will be useful

Yeah!

They will be added to your backpack. You will need them during the days you spend on the desert island

Finally, the Carbon Footprint Labyrinth—each path a choice. Solar panels, electric ferries, reforestation, or desalination? Choose wisely—the island’s heart beats here.

Missions

Seaweed Observatory

The Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Mangrove Maze

Glacial Ice Vault

Geothermal Chamber

Backpack

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Code: 1234

Keep searching

Check items in your backpack and use the flashlight to look for the code to access the last mission that will allow you to leave the desert island.

Wait, take a look in your backpack

Enter the complete code you have obtained to access the last mission

Introduce la contraseña

The Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

You have already traveled the whole island, you have managed to build a raft, but now you do not remember where you left your backpack and you will need it before you can leave here. On the map you can see the places where your backpack could be.

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Glacial Ice Vault

Seaweed Observatory

Mountains

Geothermal Chamber

Mangrove maze

Desert island map

Drag the parts of the map to find where you have left your backpack and be able to flee from the desert island.

Wow, you got it!

Play again!

Congratulations!

Ouch!

Remember to read the signs and patterns... You can do this!

Oh dear, you stepped into quick sand

Keep trying!

Ouch!

You've got this!!!

Chin up

Keep trying!

Ouch!

Come on! Dust yourself up...

Let's regroup...

Keep trying!

Ouch!

You can do this...this is the last hurdle...I'm cheering for you...

You are almost there...

Keep trying!

I go up and down as a reaction to external factors and, in turn, I can make life extremely difficult for both humans and non-humans.

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Mission

Theme 1b: Conceptual themes

You will find me in the Yellow theme

The island’s heartbeat quickens. You’ve become part of its story—the guardians of carbon equilibrium.

• The Glacial Ice Vault revealed our past and future. Sea levels rise, but knowledge melts barriers.

The island sings its gratitude. Your choices ripple across time, shaping our world’s destiny.

Kai (The Servant)

The Carbon Chronicles

So sail forth, spread this wisdom. Be stewards of Earth, for the Carbon Chronicles live within you.

• And the Carbon Footprint Labyrinth—each path, a crossroads. You touched the heart crystal, shaping our fate. Solar panels or ancient trees? Electric ferries or reforestation?

• And in the Mangrove Maze, you wove a tapestry of hope. Those leaves—they’re whispers of resilience, echoing through mangrove roots.

Aye, ye’ve done well. This island—it’s more than rock and sand. It’s a living, breathing entity, and you’ve become its stewards.

Captain Elias "Red" Reynolds

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Ancient desert rocks bear inscriptions in an unknown script. These inscriptions hold the key to enhancing carbon storage in soil. Adventurers must decode the symbols to unlock this vital knowledge.

Mission

The Carbon Sequestration Cipher

• Ecosystems are disrupted, species face extinction, and food security is threatened.
• Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise.
• Deforestation, urban sprawl, and excessive carbon emissions contribute to the crisis.

Clue

Clue

You will find me hiding in a sea of letters...

Mission

In search of new ways of learning...what has informed the theories that underpin learning

Oh dear, who scrambled me up.... You will need to unscramble me

Clue

Scientists have established them and are important for both human and non-humans. You need to decipher the question using the cipher provided.

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Mission

What we should be doing?

It would be a good thing if you could accomplish what we failed to do during our lifetime....

• Use what is available to you
• You can learn a lot through observation

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Together we can accomplish anything. Shared thinking, practices and actions are my cornerstones.

Think back to Intro to Sustainability and why they are important to both humans and non-humans. Mangrove Leaves: Collect dried mangrove leaves scattered across the island. Each leaf bears a unique symbol. Geothermal Vents: Observe steam patterns rising from geothermal vents. They form a pattern corresponding to the script.

Clues

Kai (The Servant): A mysterious islander who befriends Dr. Hartley. His origins are shrouded in secrecy, and he possesses an innate connection to the land. Kai’s affinity for mangroves and geothermal vents hints at his deeper understanding of the island’s secrets.

Captain Elias “Red” Reynolds: The grizzled captain of the research vessel that brought Dr. Hartley to the island. A former pirate turned environmentalist, he’s haunted by his past and seeks redemption. His knowledge of maritime lore and survival skills prove invaluable as they navigate treacherous waters.

Dr. Amelia Hartley: A brilliant scientist with unruly curls and a passion for unraveling nature’s mysteries. Driven by a sense of urgency, she’s determined to decode the ancient symbols and unlock the island’s secret.

Characters

I can be measured via three variations - genetic; species, and ecosystems. I am the variety of all life on Earth and its interactions with the physical world.

Clue

I absorb 31-35% of human generated carbon dioxide emissions.

How am I to stay neutral? I keep absorbing CO2 and it is not healthy for me to continue doing so...

Mission

Carbon Sinks

Hint 1: Each labyrinth path represents a different choice. Consider the impact of each choice on carbon emissions. Hint 2: Think about the long-term consequences of your decisions. Which paths lead to a more sustainable future? Final Hint: Navigate the labyrinth by selecting paths that minimize carbon emissions. Reach the center to unlock the island’s sustainable future.

The Carbon Footprint Labyrinth

Hints

How will this help us with the wicked problems we are facing.... How are you going to deal with this?

You have been dealing with these issues for a while now but they keep evolving and presenting the same challenges but in different facades....

Mission

Sustainability

Clue

You might have to re-trace your steps. Remember your observations throughout your journey....the answers lie within

Scientists say that I have to be kept at pre-industrial levels This means that the global limit for CO2 needs to be below 350parts per million but we are currently at 412ppm

Mission

Cool as a cucumber

Global warming is a pressing issue that has been exacerbated by the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, create a blanket around the Earth, preventing heat from escaping into space. As a result, temperatures around the world are steadily increasing, leading to severe consequences such as melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather patterns

Mission

Its getting hot in here...

Learning theories

Glacial Ice Samples: Gather ice samples from the highest peak. Analyze their composition to understand sea level rise. Seaweed Patterns: Observe the growth patterns of seaweed along the shoreline. It reveals the rate of sea level increase.

Clues

Remember

The Carbon Chronicles Desert Island holds secrets that intertwine science, puzzles, and environmental stewardship!

Mission

Glacial Ice Vault

Rising tides threaten freshwater sources, mangroves and soil stability...

• You will have to decode the riddle

Farewell, adventurers. May your footsteps echo through time, leaving a legacy of hope.

Remember this mission, young scholars. Our world is an interconnected web. Every choice—big or small—affects the delicate balance.

• Through the Seaweed Observatory, you glimpsed the island’s memory—the sailor’s journal, the patterns etched in glass. Our choices matter, like seaweed dancing with tides.

• In the Geothermal Chamber, you harnessed Earth’s warmth. The carbon sequestration technique you deciphered—planting mangroves near volcanic vents—will restore balance.

Congratulations, brave adventurers! You’ve unlocked the secrets of the Carbon Chronicles Desert Island. As the sun dips below the horizon, let’s reflect on our journey.

The Carbon Conudrum

Dr Amelia Hartley