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Tag Archives: class aids
New Feet for the Knot Boards
These low-cost simple Do It Yourself feet make class aides like Knot Boards or other displays stand up for students in class or at public events. A standup display is easier for students to use and for those passing by … Continue reading
Class Aids For teaching Marine Rules Of The Road
Here are some of the class aids I use for teaching Marine Rules of The Road (ColRegs). The class aids are magnetic backed boats, lights and day shapes. The magnetic class aids can be moved around quickly on a magnetic … Continue reading
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Aids to Navigation–Class Aids
Students seem to struggle the most with the Aids to Navigation section when first learning about Boating Safety. Most texts have simple diagrams and a few pictures but putting everything in context is difficult. These teaching aids for Aids to … Continue reading
