Section 7 EO MX20.01G – PARTICIPATE IN CAF FAMILIARIZATION VIDEO ACTIVITIES
This IG supports EO MX20.01G (Participate in CAF Familiarization Video Activities) located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4.
Instructors may choose their own CAF Familiarization video and create their own fun and interactive activities, or choose a video from the following list:
A War Of Their Own – The Canadians in Sicily and Italy – Part 1 (60 minutes),
A War Of Their Own – The Canadians in Sicily and Italy – Part 2 (60 minutes),
Operation Apollo – The Canadian Navy in the War Against Terrorism, 2001-2003 (30 minutes),
The Boys of Kelvin High – Canadians in Bomber Command – Part 1 (60 minutes),
The Boys of Kelvin High – Canadians in Bomber Command – Part 2 (60 minutes),
The Van Doos in Afghanistan (45 minutes), and
The International Fleet Reviews of The Canadian Navy Centennial 2010 (22 minutes).
Photocopy the applicable video question page, located at Annex A, for each cadet or prepare your own. Answer pages are located at Annex B.
Gather the required resources:
video equipment (eg, television, DVD player, tablet, laptop, speakers),
video, and
any other resources required as per the selected activity.
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An in-class activity was chosen for this lesson as it is a fun and interactive way to build on the cadets’ knowledge of the CAF.
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By the end of this session the cadets shall have watched a CAF Familiarization video.
It is important for cadets to watch a CAF video as a part of stimulating an interest in the sea, land and air activities of the CAF.
1.Conduct an introductory activity to ascertain the cadets’ knowledge of the topic of the video they will be watching. Check the suggested activities instructor box below for activities. Introductory activities should cover the following:
the significance of the video(s) being watched, or
the role of the CAF in the video.
2.Distribute the applicable video question page located at Annex A and provide any additional details to the cadets.
3.Have the cadets watch the video.
4.Conduct a debriefing and have the cadets reflect on what they saw and how it affected their perceptions of the CAF. Check the suggested follow-up activities box below for activities.
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SUGGESTED INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES ________________________________________________________________________ Brainstorm. As a large group or in smaller groups, have the cadets list what they know about the video topic (eg, WW II Bombers). If the video topic is not well-known, prepare questions that may help stimulate the cadets’ thinking (eg, What was the role of Bomber Command? Where were the bombers located? How many crew were in a bomber?). If conducted as a large group, write down key words in a thought web as the cadets brainstorm. Think – Pair – Share. Have the cadets individually think about and list what they know about the video topic (eg, Operation Apollo). Have the cadets share what they know about the video topic with a partner. Invite the cadets to share what they learned from their partner with the larger group. KWL Chart. Have the cadets complete a chart with three columns: •
what they Know about the video topic (eg, the International Fleet Review), •
what they Want to know about the video topic, and •
what they have Learned about the video topic (to be completed after watching the video as part of the follow-up activity). |
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SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES ________________________________________________________________________ Highlights. Have the cadets individually list the three most interesting or surprising things they learned from watching the video. Have the cadets share and discuss these highlights with a partner or in small groups. If time permits, invite cadets to share highlights with the larger group. Cadets’ Questions. Have the cadets write a question they have after watching the video. In other words, what more would they like to learn about this topic? Answer the cadets’ questions or challenge them to find out the answer to their own question prior to the next session. Activity Leader’s Questions. Have the cadets respond to thought-provoking questions about the video topic. For example, if the video topic is Operation Apollo, questions could include: How did the Canadian Government’s resolution to not become involved in the offensive operations in Iraq affect the Canadian ships in the Persian Gulf. Do you agree with the Government’s decision? Why? |
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It is important for cadets to have an understanding of the sea, land and air activities of the CAF.
There are potential leadership opportunities for cadets when conducting CAF Familiarization video activities:
Phase Five / Master Cadet / Proficiency Level Five cadets may plan, prepare and conduct the session as a leadership project IAW PO 503 (Lead Cadet Activities); and
Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three, Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four, and Phase Five / Master Cadet / Proficiency Levels Five cadets may complete leadership assignments IAW POs 303 (Perform the Role of a Team Leader), 403 (Act as a Team Leader), and 503 (Lead Cadet Activities), such as leading a CAF Familiarization video activity.
DVD Video Chadderton, H. C. (Producer) (2000). A war of their own: The Canadians in Sicily and Italy. Ontario: The War Amps of Canada.
DVD Video Gimblett, R. H. (Author) (2004). Operation Apollo: The Canadian navy in the war against terrorism – 2001-2003. Canada: Magic Light Publishing.
DVD Video H. Chadderton, H. C. (Producer) (2005). The boys of Kelvin High: Canadians in bomber command. Ontario: The War Amps of Canada.
DVD Video Guilmain, C. (Director) (2012). The van doos in Afghanistan. National Film Board of Canada.
DVD Video (2010). The international fleet reviews of The Canadian navy centennial 2010. Canada: Department of National Defence.
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