Unit 4: Paddlesports

Paddlesports

1. Guiding Questions

   • Why are paddlesports one of the most popular forms of water recreation?

   • What locations and types of water provide paddling options in Iowa?

2. Learning Targets(Objectives)

   • I can identify the various types of paddling watercraft.

   • I understand the strokes and functions of various paddling strokes.

   • I know the safety equipment and procedures for paddling on still and moving bodies of water.

3. Key Vocabulary

   • Stand Up Paddle Board

   • Kayak

   • Canoe

   • Oar

   • Bilge Pump

   • Whistle

   • Spray Skirt

   • Waterproof Personal Item Container

4. Optional Ideas for Instructional Practices

   • Share Video Series on Paddling with Kids from ACA

     1. https://americancanoe.org/education/youth-paddling-development/educational-videos/

   • Demonstrate Proper Strokes in the Classroom with a Paddle(large space in classroom, gym, or outside- groups of 3-4 students per paddle)

     1. IA DNR "The Strokes" guide

        • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGFXkAI9NmgneJyo4v1CT7ud1bSiuTRp/view?usp=sharing

5. Supplemental Questions or Activities

   • Social Studies Connection: How did early Canoes help settlers and Native Americans discover the Western United States?

     1. Have students read the following article about Dugout Canoes along the Susquehanna River and discuss the historical value of Canoes for exploration.

        • https://www.susquehannaheritage.org/riverroots-dugout-canoes/#:~:text=Dugout%20canoes%20have%20been%20used,constructed%20thousands%20of%20years%20earlier.

6. Supplemental Materials

   • ACA Paddle Safe, Paddle Smart Guide

     1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rFb709woVd93Tt0rD_JCm9bnrozuiY6/view?usp=sharing

7. Career Feature

   • Job Title: River Programs Outreach Coordinator - IA DNR

   • Job Description: This position helps coordinate water trail events, provides and teaches safety and loves teaching people to be more efficient paddlers. The position is a certified canoe instructor through the American Canoe Association.

Types of Paddling Kayaks