Unit 2:
Boating Safety

Boating Safety

1. Guiding Questions

   • Why is a Float Plan so important?

   • What roles or responsibilities should all boaters understand before leaving on a boating trip?

   • Why does weather play an important role in Boating Safety?

2. Learning Targets(Objectives)

   • I understand the 5 Things I can do to be a safe boater.

   • I can create an effective and detailed Float Plan.

3. Key Vocabulary

   • Captain

   • Hazard

   • Capsize

   • Float Plan

   • No Wake Zone

   • Buoy

4. Optional Ideas for Instructional Practices

   • Boat Plan Activity- small groups

     • Show the following short video on creating a float plan

       • https://www.boaterexam.com/boating-resources/filing-a-float-plan/

       • Assign groups of 2-3 students and pass out "My Float Plan Bad Example"(Below).  Give groups 5-7 minutes to discuss the float plan.  Be sure to prompt their discussion by asking, "If this float plan was given to you by a friend before they left for an outing, would you feel prepared to help them if needed?"

       • Bad Float Plan Example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/0BxUKJZQ_u4uFSDBDV1piNnUtRXZJWTJiVU5fd09XRF9TWUNn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111599690427810800555&resourcekey=0-I3OzVQUQrGQ0KUlLjfaz4w&rtpof=true&sd=true

       • Have groups share their thoughts on what makes this plan effective or not.  Most groups should see that it gives little useful information in the event of an emergency.  Discuss what details should have been included in this example.

       • Finally, give all groups a blank copy of a boat plan(below).  Give them 10-12 minutes to create a float plan of their own.  After completion, ask 1 member of each group to share and have other groups give feedback.

       • Blank Float Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/0BxUKJZQ_u4uFU2txeGRJVVREZzd6MmxjSzVGc2Jja2NCOFJR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111599690427810800555&resourcekey=0-1DFSX5qPPqcxkiqBAYh38A&rtpof=true&sd=true

   • Rules of the Water

     • Cover the following boating procedures using visual diagrams or sketches on whiteboard/smartboard

       • Power Boat Safety Overview VIDEO

         1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7hHSCDtwhA

       • No Wake Zones

       • Speed and Distance Rules specific to bodies of water

         1. Example: 10 mph near boat ramps

       • Littering

       • Passing another Boat

       • Meeting Head On

       • Environmental Factors

         1. Floating Logs or debris, choppy water...etc

       • Rules of the Water Basic Etiquette VIDEO

         1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqFKUaMpdXA

5. Additional Resources

   • National Safe Boating Week Activity

     • Use the following document to have students cover 5 important Boating Safety Topics

       • https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-gqjTpzrEKajeyP7cScXKmbk-t4IcDod4zPUmgwYlY/edit?usp=sharing

       • Link to National Weather Service Boating Safety Week

       • https://www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating-week

   • 10 Tips for Canoeing and Kayaking Safely VIDEO

     • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDtF8j_wdOI&t=3s

6. Career Feature

   • Job Title: US Coast Guard Cyber Officer

   • Job Description: As a cyber officer you are trained, cleared, and qualified to build, operate, and protect Coast Guard and U.S. cyberspace assets including classified and national security networks; conduct intelligence activities; enable future operations; and project power using cyberspace.  A background and interest in computer engineering, water travel/boating, and cyber security is a must.