1. Different Kinds of Boats

2. Long narrow closed boat that is propelled with a double-bladed paddle in a seated position.

3. Umiak is a type of boat used by Inuit people during summer to move people and their belonging to their new hunting areas.

4. A motor boat is a boat powered by an engine.

5. A yacht is a light fast motorboat that is used for recreation.

6. A cargo ship is a ship that carries goods and materials from one port to another.

7. A barge is a flat-bottomed boat used in river and canals to transport heavy goods.

8. Houseboats are designed to become human houses in the water. Some do not have motors and they just stay in their place. While other are powered and can move in the water.

10. Sailboats are boats propelled entirely by sails

11. Schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts with the forward mast being no taller than the rear masts.

12. Tugboats are used to move bigger ships in narrow or crowded places. They can also help move ships that are not working. Some are also used as ice breakers or in firefighting.

13. A raft is any flat structure for support or transportation over water.

14. A zodiac boat is a light inflatable boat that is used for recreation or as life rafts for bigger boats.

15.  Think about your favourite type of boats, or something interesting you learned about boats.  Pair with some one who sits in your group.  Share your ideas about boats with your partner. Be prepared to share with the rest of the class at the end.