Overview
Set sail on an educational adventure for the whole family! Sailing can be a rich educational experience for children - but valuable, transferable learning won't just happen by itself. Whether you're setting off on a summer cruise, crossing an ocean, or committing to a year or more of home schooling, Lesson Plans Ahoy will make learning relevant and enjoyable. This expanded edition includes a new section on the how-to's of home schooling on a boat with everything parents need to choose or design their own program. Connect experience to education with ten detailed units, including: Science: Model the lunar cycle, dissect a fish, and try chemistry. Mathematics: Graph resource use and study geometry. Writing: A thorough primer for journal, non-fiction, and creative writing. History: Bring the voyages of Columbus and Captain Cook to life. Navigation: Compass use, hands-on mapping, and more. Physical Education: Study heart rate and exercise - on your boat! Each unit includes detailed information on: Materials required - selected for practicality on a boat. Activities and assignments that your child will enjoy. Age-Appropriate Adaptations for ages 4-12 in detail. Tips for cross-curricular links and enrichment. Suggested resources to support learning. Plus sections that detail: The pros and cons of packaged versus self-designed programs. Strategies for schooling on board. Structuring a curriculum from overall plan to daily lessons. Useful appendices, including: Resources, Interdisciplinary Units, and Field Trips. Sample unit breakdowns for day-by-day planning. Cross-reference to academic standards in national and state curricula (US, UK, Canada, and Australia). Connect experience to education as a family, and reap the rewards!
Full Product Details
Author: Nadine Slavinski
Publisher: Rolling Hitch Press
Imprint: Rolling Hitch Press
Edition: 3rd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.553kg
ISBN: 9781733667616
ISBN 10: 173366761
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 16 February 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Lesson Plans Ahoy! is an excellent educational guide for cruising families. There's a whole lot packed in this 267-page book, and I strongly recommend all boat schooling families check out this valuable resource! - Good Old Boat Magazine Lesson Plans Ahoy! would be a great supplement to anybody who is customizing a curriculum for their children, or even as a supplement to a structured program. I am impressed with its thoroughness, and the index with all the links is very useful. - Windcheck Magazine Lesson Plans Ahoy! is designed to make the best use of the environment of kids living on boats. The lesson plans don't just work for kids being home-schooled on sailboats. They would also be fun on a short coastal cruise or even a seaside summer vacation. - Points East Magazine Lesson Plans Ahoy would be a great supplement to anybody who is customizing a curriculum for their children, or even as a supplement to a structured program. I am impressed with its thoroughness, and the index with all the links is very useful. - Tania Aebi, solo circumnavigator and home schooling parent
"""Lesson Plans Ahoy! is an excellent educational guide for cruising families. There's a whole lot packed in this 267-page book, and I strongly recommend all ""boat schooling"" families check out this valuable resource!"" - Good Old Boat Magazine ""Lesson Plans Ahoy! would be a great supplement to anybody who is customizing a curriculum for their children, or even as a supplement to a structured program. I am impressed with its thoroughness, and the index with all the links is very useful."" - Windcheck Magazine ""Lesson Plans Ahoy! is designed to make the best use of the environment of kids living on boats. The lesson plans don't just work for kids being home-schooled on sailboats. They would also be fun on a short coastal cruise or even a seaside summer vacation."" - Points East Magazine ""Lesson Plans Ahoy would be a great supplement to anybody who is customizing a curriculum for their children, or even as a supplement to a structured program. I am impressed with its thoroughness, and the index with all the links is very useful."" - Tania Aebi, solo circumnavigator and home schooling parent"
