我就喜歡這樣的妳

Topic:

Four Knots that help you in wildness

Time :

15 to 20 minutes (I have only ten minutes)

Instructor

 Tzuchun Lin

A. Purpose Statement

The purpose of the seminar is to teach students to know the real usage of knots and to learn how to tie a knot in possible situation.

B. Goals &

1.  Students know the different functions of knots.

2.  Students know how to tie the basic knots like Square knot, the bowline, two half litchi, and Timber Hitch.

Objectives

1. 80% students can say at least two functions of knot.

2. At least 50% people know how to tie a square knot.

1. Introduction

I would like to share a story of knot. Make a guess when is the first knot that show up in the history? The answer is 4000 years ago in the prehistory times. At that time, people used knots for different functions like fixing, connection and hanging.

While we are in the wild, knowing how to tie a knot is very important.

A good knot can save lives when you're dealing with a survival situation, performing first aid, and when working over heights or water

Today we are going to introduce five different knots for different functions. I hope after this seminar you can tell me at least two functions of knot and know how to tie a square knot or jar sling.

In the end, we will ask you some questions about the seminar.

2. Body –

Activity : world café

Four or five people in a group and divide the class into groups. ( 5 groups)

Invite one of representative from each group and sit in a circle with the presenter and other groups sit in semicircle facing the center.

The presenter demonstrates square knot and explains its function.

Then, the presenter invites the representative to give it a try.

Finally, the representative goes back to her / his group to teach the other.

When they are done, switch the representative to the middle circle to learn the bowline.

# the sequence of the knot: 

Square knot –

1. Function: The square knot is a classic for connecting lines and tying knots. Whether you are tying two ropes together to make a longer rope, or you are tying up a bundle of firewood to carry.
2. Procedure: You can tie a solid square knot by lapping one rope right over left, then underneath the other, and then tying the same again in the reverse direction—left over right and then underneath.
3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOAxiQk8wj8

The bowline –

1. Function: save people from high position to low position or to drag objects on the ground. 
2. Procedure: Form a loop on top of the long end of the line. Pass the working end of the line up through the loop and around behind the line. Then pass the working end down through the original loop, all while maintaining the shape of the second loop you create, which becomes your bowline loop. Once the “rabbit” is back down its hole, pull the “tree” up to tighten the bowline.
3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NqGd7464U

Two half hitch –

1. Function: The Two Half Hitch is the perfect knot for hanging a clothesline—or hammock—between two trees or posts.
2. Procedure: Form a loop on top of the long end of the line. Pass the working end of the line up through the loop and around behind the line. Then pass the working end down through the original loop, all while maintaining the shape of the second loop you create, which becomes your bowline loop. Once the “rabbit” is back down its hole, pull the “tree” up to tighten the bowline.
3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q93YpbVEXAM

Timber Hitch

1.  Function: The timber hitch secures a rope to an object for hauling or to act as a support.
2. Procedure: To create a timber hitch, all you need to do is run the free end of the rope around the object, like a log, that you intend to pull. Then wrap the tag end of the rope around the inside of the loop you created four or five times.
3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtJZgBduGg0

4. 3. Conclusion
5. In the end of the seminar, the presenter will invite all the students to sit in a semi-circle.
6. The presenter sets up situation and students can answer with suitable knot to tie.
7. Can you tell me two functions of knots?
8. Who can tie a _____ for me?

D. Teaching Environment (paragraph format) and Materials (bullet format)

Teaching Environment: Because we all conduct quarantine at home, I present the seminar in the room. 

The ideal teaching environment should be at the sweetheart circle.

Material: rope / red line

E. References

https://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2012/02/essential-knots-how-tie-20-knots-will-keep-you-alive/

F. Appendix

G. Link:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia0O8SZrE8g