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This Introduction to Sailboats lesson plan also includes:
The left part of the boat is called what? An informative activity and accompanying slideshow presentation introduce middle schoolers to the terminology and parts associated with a sailboat.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Create a matching activity with the terms and the definitions
- Use the terms in a crossword puzzle
Classroom Considerations
- Though not directly tied to standards, the terminology is important for future lessons in the series
- The first lesson in a 7-part series
Pros
- The lesson provides graphics to help identify parts of a sailboat
- Supplemental section provides links to Internet resources to reinforce terminology
Cons
- Some of the text in the PowerPoint does not fit in the text boxes
- Doesn't focus on the engineering and physics aspect of sailing