River of Life

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Synopsis
Education

This documentary focuses on the Yukon River Quest, the world's longest annual canoe and kayak race. Athletes come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night along 740 kilometres of rugged river shoreline. The film chronicles the experiences of the all-female 2006 Paddlers Abreast team. By following them from the moment they climb into their boat in Whitehorse to the cheers that greet them in Dawson City, the film tells an exhilarating story of a group of women who have faced death and understand how precious life is.

Grade 9 - 12

Physical Education / Outdoor Education

Physical Education / Fitness

Heath/Personal Development / Fitness/Physical Activities

Educational purpose:

Have students research and prepare a project on an athlete who has experienced physical disability or disease and then faced a major athletic challenge upon recovery. Have students pretend to be an athlete on the Yukon River Quest and make them write a journal of their experience.

Cheri Adams, Hamilton, ON