Challenge scholars to tie knots like a sailor. With help from tutorials and plenty of practice, learners tie the perfect reef knot, clove hitch, bowline and more!

Concepts

knots, sailing, sailors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have knot tying tutorials ready to play in full screen prior to conducting the lesson 
• Gather a collection of books about sailing oceans and seas, allow pupils to browse them when time permits 
• Send home a piece of rope along with a copy of the instructions for class members to practice their knot typing skills

Classroom Considerations

• Requires several pieces of pre-cut rope

Pros

• Describes why tying knots correctly is important to sailors
• Lists several books to extend the learning experience  
• Offers pictures alongside details instructions

Cons

• None