Color the Boats

Before the meeting: 

1. Set up the meeting location so Cub Scouts and adult partners have a place to complete the coloring activity. 

During the meeting: 

1. Share with the Cub Scouts that there are different types of boats.  Some are powered by humans, some are powered by the wind, and some are powered by motors. 
2. Have the Cub Scouts look at the different boats on page 37 of the Tiger handbook.  Ask them 
   • “What boats do you see that are powered by humans?” 
   • “What boat do you see that are powered by the wind?”
   • “What boat do you see that are powered by a motor? 
3. Rowboat – a rowboat is powered by a human.  Using oars, you row by pulling the oars toward you when they are in the water.  It may seem wrong, but the proper way to row in a rowboat is to face the back of the boat and have your back toward where you are rowing.   
4. Canoe – a canoe is also powered by a human.  Using a paddle, you paddle a canoe by pulling the paddle toward you when it is in the water.   
5. Kayak – a kayak is also powered by a human.  Using a special paddle that has two blades, you paddle a kayak by using one paddle blade on one side and then the other paddle blade on the other side. 
6. Sailboats – a sailboat is powered by the wind.  The large sail catches the wind, like a kite, to push the boat across the water. 
7. Motorboats – a motorboat is powered by an engine.  The engine spins a propeller under the water to push the boat across the water.  
8. Have Cub Scouts color the different types of boats.