Forrest Doud EDTECH 506 Fall 2012
Boating Safety Unit: Lesson Plans
Lesson 3 Boating Dangers
1. Grade/Age Level:
Young adult and adult learners ages 16 and older
2. Subject Area:
Boating Safety
3. Time allotted for the lesson:
25 minutes on a computer
4. Short description of lesson:
a. In this lesson, the learners will acquire knowledge of the top ten
boating dangers.
b. They will learn ten boating safety tips.
5. State Curriculum Standards met in this lesson:
The content of this lesson is in line with state, and federal boat operation and water safety requirements/regulations. It is designed as a supplement and precursor to taking a licensed boating safety class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, or certain chapters of the American Red Cross.
6. Instructional Objectives:
a.
Students will have a greater general understanding of boating dangers.
b. Students will know 10 tips for safer boating.
7. Instructional Procedures
a. Lesson Set: Learners are presented with introductory text on
the concept of boating dangers.
b. Techniques and activities: Learners are presented with an
image of the top 10 causes of boating accidents and fatalities. They will then watch a video demonstrating 10 tips for safe boating.
c. Lesson Closure: They can then proceed to the self-assessment
by following the provided navigation. 8. Adaptations for special learners: The computer based approach to this lesson will allow students with special needs to use a screen reader, interpretive software, adaptive keyboards, special input device, or other assistive technology as necessary. These students can also be given more time to complete the lesson if needed or placed with other students in groups or pairs as necessary. 9. Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation: Students wishing to expand upon learning content provided by the lesson will be provided with links to additional online resources. They will also be provided information on taking a licensed boating safety class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, or certain American Red Cross. Students I need of remediation will be able to freely access the course website on their own to repeat lessons and perform self-study. 10. Assessment/Evaluation: An informal evaluation will be performed by students completing a selfevaluation using Qualtrics. 11. Learner Products: No product will be created from this lesson.