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Captain’s Coming

Goal, Objective or Purpose of Activity:

Terminology - Learn Parts of the Boat

Appropriate Age Level: 8+

Number of Participants: 6 – 20

Set-up Time Required: 0-15 minutes

Activity Time Required: 15-30 minutes

Space Requirements:

Open area (floor, sidewalk, parking lot, deck) to trace out boat shape

Materials/Resources:

1) Chalk to trace out boat shape

Procedure for Teaching:

1) “Simon Says” with “Captain Says” plugged in.

2) “Captain Say go to…” bow, stern, starboard, port, etc.

3) Other fun movements plugged in (e.g. swab the decks with mopping motion)

Student Product: N/A

Extensions: N/A

Reflection:

Contributor(s): C. Harman, Norwalk Yacht Club

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