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WheeledRecreationEqualsPhysicalActivity
StudentLearningObjectives: NationalHealthEducationStandards:
1. Assesssafeuseofwheeledrecreationequipmentandsafetygearinordertoidentifyareasofimprovement.
• SelfManagement
2. Demonstratetheuseofwheeledrecreationsafetygear. • SelfManagement
LessonSynopsis
Introducethehealthunitonsafety.Generatealistofwheeledrecreationequipmentthatprovidesphysicalactivity.Reviewsafetyrulesforbicycles,skateboards,andskatesinsmallgroups.Demonstratehowtowearthesafetygearforwheeledrecreationequipment.Reviewandsummarizethesafetyrules.Havestudentsassesstheircurrentcompliancewithsafetyrulesfortheirfavoritewheeledrecreationalequipmentandthenselecttworulestocommittopracticingmoreoften.Sharethoseplanswithpeersandfamilymembers.
ActivityTimeinMinutes
MaterialsNeeded
Introduction 3 • None
Teacher Input 14 HealthEducationMaterials• Book:Franklin’s Bicycle Helmet, byPauletteBourgeois(ExtensionActivity)• Leader’sGuideandWorkbook:Basic Aid Training,AmericanRedCross
(ExtensionActivity)
TeacherManualResources• StudentHandout1:“SafetyonBicycles”• StudentHandout2:“SafetyonSkateboards”• StudentHandout3:“SafetyonSkates”
Application or Skill Practice
15 HealthEducationMaterials• CDSet:Bike Smart,HealthCommInteractive(ExtensionActivity)
TeacherManualResources• SetofSlideMasters:“SafetyonWheels”• StudentWorksheet:“SafetyonWheels”• TeacherKey:“SafetyonWheels”• StudentWorksheet:“IWillBeSafeonWheels”
SuppliedbytheTeacher• Slides• Projector• Water-basedmarker• Pencilsorpens• Bicyclehelmet• Kneepads• Elbowpads• Wristguards• Gloves• Closed-toeshoes,onepair• Sandals,onepair
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Application or Skill Practice (continued)
• Artpaper(ExtensionActivity)• Crayonsormarkers(ExtensionActivity)• ComputerwithCDplayer(ExtensionActivity)• Conesandobstacles(ExtensionActivity)
Closure 3 TeacherManualResources• FamilyResourceSheet:“SafePhysicalActivityonWheels”• TeacherReference:“SampleFamilyLetterIntroducingthePersonalSafety
Lesson”• StudentSelf-AssessmentChecklist:“BeingSafeonMyBicycle”• StudentSelf-AssessmentChecklist:“BeingSafeonMySkateboard”• StudentSelf-AssessmentChecklist:“BeingSafeonMySkates”
TOTAL 35
Preparation
PriortotheLesson:• Decide if you want students to assesstheirownprogressonfollowingthesafety
rules.Duplicateoneorallthreeofthechecklists,“BeingSafeonMyBicycle,”“BeingSafeonMySkateboard,”and“BeingSafeonMySkates,”forstudentsifyouplantohavethemusethechecklists.
• Borrow the safety gearusedinthelessonifyoudonotownit.Consideraskingacolleague,parent,orstudentifyoumightusetheirgearforthislesson.Youwillneed:
– Bicyclehelmet – Kneepads – Elbowpads – Wristguards – Gloves• Reviewtheteacherreference,“SampleFamilyLetterIntroducingthePersonalSafety
Lessons,”anddecide when to send it home withstudents.Itshouldbesentoneortwoweeksbeforeteachingthepersonalsafetylessons,whichareLessons4and5inthisunit.Itwillallowparentstheopportunitytopreviewthematerialsiftheydesire.Modify the letter if you wish and duplicate itsothateachstudentwillhaveacopytotakehome.
ForTeacherInput:• Decide how you will divide your classintothreegroups.• Duplicateenoughofthestudenthandouts,“SafetyonBicycles,”“Safetyon
Skateboards,”and“SafetyonSkates,”sothateachstudentwillreceiveoneofthethreehandouts.Thestudentsineachgroupwillreceivecopiesofthesamehandout.
• Decide whether or not to ask a guesttospeaktotheclassaboutsafetyonwheeledrecreationequipment,suchasbicycles,skateboards,skates,andscooters,duringTeacherInput.(ExtensionActivity)Youmightconsiderinvitingoneoftheseindividuals:
– Alocallawenforcementofficer – Bicycleshopowner – Skateshopowner
ForApplicationorSkillPractice:• Duplicatethestudentworksheets,“SafetyonWheels”and“IWillBeSafeonWheels,”
foreachstudent.• Read theteacherkeyfortheworksheet,“SafetyonWheels.”• Prepare slidesfromthesetofslidemasters,“SafetyonWheels.”• Decide whether or not to ask local policetoconductawheeledrecreationsafety
dayforstudentstobringtheirbikes,skates,andskateboardstoschoolforinspectionandpractice.(ExtensionActivity)
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ForClosure:• Duplicatethefamilyresourcesheet,“SafePhysicalActivityonWheels,” forstudents
totakehome.
Time-Saver Tip:Havestudentstryonthesafetygearaspartofphysicaleducationclassorontheplayground,aslongasyouoranotheradultwillbepresenttoinstructtheminhowtowearitcorrectly.Anotheroptionforsavingtimeistoreviewallofthecorrectanswersfortheruleslistedontheslidemaster,“SafetyonWheels,”butaskforclasssharinganddiscussionforonlyafewcriticalrules.Focusonthefactthatmanyofthesafetyrulesapplytobicycles,skateboards,andskates.Studentswillneedinformationonallthreetypesofwheeledequipmentsincetheyreviewedrulesforonlyonetype,butdiscussingeachrulemightleadtosomerepetitionandrequiremoretimethanyouwishtospendonthispart.
LESSONPROCEDURE
Introduction:Introducethishealthunit.Listwheeledrecreationequipmentthatcanbeusedforphysicalactivity.
Approximately 3 minutes
InstructionalSteps
Script&DetailedDirectionsExtensions&Suggestions
Introducethesafetyunit.
Today we’re starting a series of lessons about safety. We’ll talk about some good ways to keep yourself and others from getting hurt in certain activities.
Askstudentstonamewaystogetphysicalactivitythatinvolvewheels.
Listtwowaystoavoidinjury.
What are some ways you like to be physically active that involve wheels?
Answers:Recordthestudents’ideasontheboard.Makesuretheyincludethefollowing:• bicycle• skateboard• skates• scooter• inlineskates
Now that you are in second grade, you may spend more time riding your bike, skateboarding, or skating. To stay safe during these activities, you need to:• Follow the safety rules.• Wear protective gear.
IfmostofyourstudentsparticipatedinMichigan Model®safetylessonsinfirstgrade,partsofthislessonwillbeareview.Consideraskingstudentswhattheyrememberfromearlierlessonsaboutsafetyrulesforwheeledequipment.
Statethefocusofthelesson.
Today, we will talk about how to stay safe while using wheeled equipment.
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Teacher Input:Identifysafetyrulesforwheeledrecreation.Approximately 14 minutes
InstructionalSteps
Script&DetailedDirectionsExtensions&Suggestions
Formthreegroups.
Discusssafetyrulesforwheeledrecreationequipment.Usethestudenthandouts,“SafetyonBicycles,”“SafetyonSkateboards,”and“SafetyonSkates.”
Discussthebenefitsoffollowingthesafetyrules.
Formsmallgroups.Assignthegrouproles:leader,recorder,spokesperson,andmaterialshandler.
Each group will become the experts on safety rules for one type of wheeled recreation.
Assignonegroup tobetheexpertgrouponbicycles,anotheronskateboards,andthethirdonskates.
Askthematerialshandlerstodistributecopiesoftheappropriatestudenthandouttotheirgroupmembers.
In your group, read the safety rules shown on your handout and talk about why each rule is important and the benefits of following the rule. In five minutes, I will ask you some questions.
Selectacouplecriticalrulesfromeachhandoutandcallonspokespersonstosharethebenefitsforfollowingtherule.
Invitealocallawenforcementofficer,bicycleshopowner,orskateshopownertoexplainanddemonstratesafetyrulesforwheeledrecreation.
Contactlocalvendorstoseeiftheywouldofferadiscountforstudentswhoneedtogetsafetygear.
Definetheword“hitch”ifyouthinkyourstudentswillbenefit.Itisusedonthestudenthandouts.“Hitch”inthiscontextmeanstohangontosomethingthatismovingtogetaride.
Askwhatsafetygearshouldbeworn.Demonstratehowtowearthesafetygear.
What protective gear will keep you safe when you are being physically active on wheels?
Calloneachgroup’sspokespersontonameonepieceofprotectivegearandthewheeledequipmenttheywereassigned.Continueuntilallgearhasbeennamed.
Aseachpieceofgearisnamed,demonstratehowtowearitproperly.
• Youshoulddemonstratehowtowearthebicyclehelmetproperly.
• Usethreestudentvolunteerstodemonstratehowtowear:– kneepadsandelbowpads,– wristguards,and– gloves.
• Displaytheclosed-toeshoesandcontrastthemwiththesandals.
Tellyourstudentstouseprotective“gear”toprotectthemselvesfromthesunwhenevertheyplayoutside.“Slip”onalong-sleevedshirtandpants.“Slop”onsunscreenwithaSPFof15orhigher.Youngchildrenmayneedadulthelp.“Slap”onahatwithawidebrim.Withwheeledrecreationequipment,theywillbewearingahelmetinstead.Sunglasseshelptoprotecttheeyes.VisittheAmericanCancerSociety’sortheEducationMaterialsCenter’swebsiteforsunsafetyinformation.
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Statethebenefitsofbeingphysicallyactiveandtheamountofphysicalactivityrecommendedforchildrenandteens.
Having fun on wheels is a great way to be physically active. Being physically active helps you stay healthy in many ways.
Listafewofthebenefitsofbeingphysicallyactive.Selectthoseyouthinkwillengageyourstudents.
• Makesyourlungsstrongsoyoucanbreatheeasierandmoreefficiently.
• Helpskeeparteriesandveinsclearforbloodtoflow.• Makesyouflexiblesoyoucanbendandstretchwithout
hurtingyourself.• Helpsyourelaxandhavearestfulsleep.• Helpstoimproveyourabilityatsports.• Givesyoumoreenergytokeepgoing.• Helpsyoufeelgoodaboutyourself.• Makesyourheartstrong.• Makesyourbonesstrong• Helpscontrolyourweight.• Helpspreventillness.• Helpsyoutothink.• It’sfun.
Children and teens should be physically active for 60 minutes most days, preferably every day
IfyouhavetaughttheNutritionandPhysicalActivityunitinthismanual,askstudentstorecallthebenefitsofbeingphysicallyactiveandhowmanyminutesyoungpeopleshouldbephysicallyactiveeachday.
ReadFranklin’s Bicycle Helmet toreinforcethecontentofthislesson.
Obtainaleader’sguideandaclassroomsetofthestudentworkbooks, Basic Aid Training,bytheAmericanRedCross. Itcoversbasicfirstaid.Visittheirwebsitetogetorderinginformationbysearchingfor“BAT.”
Application or Skill Practice:Reviewthewheeledrecreationsafetyrules.Havestudentsassesshowwelltheyfollowthesafetyrulesandwearprotectivegear.Havethemidentifytwosafetybehaviorstheywilltrytoimprove.Allowstudentstotryonsomeprotectivegear.
Approximately 15 minutes
InstructionalSteps
Script&DetailedDirectionsExtensions&Suggestions
Reviewsafetyrulesforwheeledrecreationequipmentasaclassusingtheslidesetandstudentworksheet,“SafetyonWheels.”
Havethematerialshandlersdistributecopiesofthestudentworksheet,“SafetyonWheels,”andpencilsorpenstogroupmembers.
Coverthe“SafetyonWheels”slideanddisplayit,oneruleatatime.
Askeachgrouptodecidewhetherornottheruleappliestotheirwheeledrecreationequipment.Iftheruleapplies,thegroup’sspokespersonshouldstand.
Marktheslidetoindicatewhichrulesapplytoeachtypeofwheeledrecreationequipment.
Havethestudentsmarktheirworksheets.
Continueuntilalltheruleshavebeenassigned.
Encouragestudentstoridetheirbicyclestoschoolifpossible.Ifyourschooldoesn’tprovidebicycleracksforstudentuse,speakwithadministratorsaboutinstallingracksandteachingstudentshowtousethem.
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Summarizesafetyrulesforwheeledrecreationequipment.
Notice how many of the rules apply to all three types of equipment: bikes, skateboards, and skates. Once you know the safety rules, you can stay safe no matter what wheels you’re using.
IfyouhaveaccesstotheCDSet,Bike Smart,encouragestudentstoviewtheCDsasreinforcementofthelessoninformation.TheCDsofferareviewofrulesandopportunitiesforstudentstochecktheirunderstanding.TheCDsareintendedtobeusedbyonestudentatatime.
Distributethestudentworksheet,“IWillBeSafeonWheels.”
Now that you know how to stay safe when you are being physically active on wheels, it’s time to make a commitment to use what you know.
On this worksheet, circle the type of activity you like to do best, either bicycling, skateboarding, or skating.
Then look through the list of rules we’ve been talking about. For each one that applies to your favorite type of wheels, put a check in the column that best says how well you follow the rule.
Allowafewminutesforstudentstocheckofftherules.
Now put a star next to the two rules you will commit to following more often.
Askthelocalpolicedepartmenttoconductawheeledrecreationsafetydayforstudentstobringtheirbikes,skates,andskateboardstoschoolforinspectionandpractice.
Workwithyourphysicaleducationteachertoconductawheeledrecreation“rally”bysettingupconesandotherobstaclesforstudentstoridearoundonbikes,skates,andskateboards.
Allowstudentstotryonthesafetygearforwheeledrecreation.
Placethesafetygearoutforstudentstowear.
When you have finished your worksheet, you may try on the safety gear. Do not try on the helmet so that we don’t have a head lice problem. However, if you have a helmet at home, be sure to practice putting it on.
Havestudentsdrawapictureofthemselvesdoingtheirfavoritewheeledrecreationactivitysafelyandwearingalloftheappropriatesafetygear.Havestudentstalkabouttheirdrawingsandsharetheircommitmentstosafety.Fo
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Closure:Sharecommitmentstoenjoysafewheeledphysicalactivity.Approximately 3 minutes
InstructionalSteps
Script&DetailedDirectionsExtensions&Suggestions
Sharesafetycommitmentswithaneighbor.
Show your worksheet to your neighbor. Tell each other which two rules you will practice more often to stay safe and the benefits of following the rules.
Distributethefamilyresourcesheet,“SafePhysicalActivityonWheels.”
Be sure to tell your family about your promise, too. And share with them this important information about safety on wheels.
Modifytheteacherreference,“SampleFamilyLetterIntroducingthePersonalSafetyLessons,”ifyouwishandsendithomeoneortwoweekspriortoteachingLessons4and5inthisunit.
Previewthenexthealthlesson.
In our next health lesson, we will learn how to stay safe while being physically active around water.
Havestudentsassesshowwelltheyarefollowingthesafetyrulesseveraldaysafterteachingthislesson.
Distributethestudentself-assessmentchecklists,“BeingSafeonMyBicycle,”“BeingSafeonMySkateboard,”and“BeingSafeonMySkates,”orselectoneortwoyouwanttouse.
Askstudentstothinkaboutthelasttimetheyrodetheirbicyclesorskateboards,orwentskating.
Explainhowtousethechecklisttoassesshowwelltheyarefollowingtherules.
Usethechecklistsprovidedattheendofthelessonifyouwanttoassessstudents’skilldevelopment.
Youmayneedtohelpstudentsbyreadingthequestionsonthechecklistaloud.
Collectthechecklistsand/orencouragestudentstotakethemhometosharewithfamilies.Fo
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Student Handout 1
Safety on BicyclesGear, Clothing, and Equipment• Alwayswearyourhelmet.• Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes.• Ridesothatcardriverscanseeyou.
Wearbrightlycoloredclothes.• Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Where and How to Ride• Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime.• Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.• Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.• Thesafestplacetorideisonthesidewalk.• Iftherearenosidewalks,rideonthefarrightoftheroad.
Ridethesamewayasthetraffic.• Watchforcarsthatcouldgointoorcomeoutofdriveways.• Neverassumethatthedriverofacarseesyou.• Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.
Follow the Rules of the Road• Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.• Getoffthebiketocrossstreetssafely.• Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.
Iftheroadisclear,enter.• Passotherpeopleontheleft.Warnthemthatyouarepassing.• Signalbeforeyouturnandbeforeyoustop.• Lookbehindyoubeforeyouturnleft.Letanyothertrafficgofirst.
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Student Handout 2
Safety on Skateboards
Gear, Clothing, and Equipment• Alwayswearyourhelmet.• Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes.• Ridesothatcardriverscanseeyou.Wearbrightlycoloredclothes.• Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.• Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Where and How to Ride• Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime.• Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.• Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.• Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk.• Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.• Watchforcarsthatcouldgointoorcomeoutofdriveways.• Neverassumethatthedriverofacarseesyou.• Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety.• Alwaysobeytherulesoftheskatepark.• Carefullypracticetricksinskateparks.Donotpracticeinthestreet.• Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.• Donotskateboardwhenit’sstartingtogetdarkoratnight,exceptata
skateparkthathasgoodlights.
Follow the Rules of the Road• Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.• Getofftheskateboardtocrossstreetssafely.• Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckfor
cars.Iftheroadisclear,crossthestreetsafely.
• Passotherpeopleontheleft.Warnthemthatyouarepassing.• Lookbehindyoubeforeyouturnleft.Letanyothertrafficgofirst.
Fall Safely• Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax.
– Whenyouloseyourbalance,crouchdownontheskateboardsoyourfallisshort.
– Trytolandonsoftpartsofyourbody.– Trytorollasyoufall.Thiskeepsyourarmsfromtakingalltheforce.– Trytorelaxsoyouarenotstiffwhenyoufall.
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Safety on SkatesGear, Clothing, and Equipment• Alwayswearyourhelmet.• Buysturdyskateswithgoodsupportforyourankles.• Ridesothatcardriverscanseeyou.Wearbrightlycoloredclothes.• Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.• Makesurethewheelsaretightened.• Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Where and How to Ride• Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.• Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.• Ridewithkneesslightlybenttostaybalanced.• Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk.• Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.• Watchforcarsthatcouldgointoorcomeoutofdriveways.• Neverassumethatthedriverofacarseesyou.• Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety.• Alwaysobeytherulesoftheskatepark.• Carefullypracticetricksinskateparks.Donotpracticeinthestreet.• Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.• Donotskatewhenit’sstartingtogetdarkoratnight,exceptataskateparkthat
hasgoodlights.
Follow the Rules of the Road• Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.• Passotherpeopleontheleft.Warnthemthatyouarepassing.• Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Ifthe
roadisclear,crossthestreetsafely.• Lookbehindyoubeforeyouturnleft.Letanyothertrafficgofirst.
Stopping and Falling Safely• Warmupyourmuscles.Skateslowlyforfiveminutesormorebeforeyougofaster.• Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax.
– Whenyouloseyourbalance,crouchdownontheskatessoyourfallisshort.– Trytolandonsoftpartsofyourbody.– Trytorollasyoufall.Thiskeepsyourarmsfromtakingalltheforce.– Trytorelaxsoyouarenotstiffwhenyoufall.
• Practicestopping.Firstbringthefootwiththeheelstopforwarduntiltheheelstopislevelwiththetoesoftheotherfoot.Thenbendthefrontknee.Then,tostop,liftthefrontfoot’stoes.
Student Handout 3
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Rule Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Alwayswearyourhelmet.
Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes.
Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.
Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime.
Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.
Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.
Slide Master, Page 1
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Slide Master, Page 2
Rule Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Ridewithkneesslightlybenttostaybalanced.
Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk.
Iftherearenosidewalks,rideonthefarrightoftheroad.Ridethesamewayasthetraffic.
Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.
Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety.
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Rule Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.
Getofftheequipmenttocrossstreetssafely.
Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Iftheroadisclear,enterorcrossthestreetsafely.
Signalbeforeyouturnandbeforeyoustop.
Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax.
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Rule Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Alwayswearyourhelmet.
Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes.
Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.
Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime.
Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.
Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.
Ridewithkneesslightlybenttostaybalanced.
Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk.
Iftherearenosidewalks,rideonthefarrightoftheroad.Ridethesamewayasthetraffic.
Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.
Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety.
Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.
Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.
Getofftheequipmenttocrossstreetssafely.
Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Iftheroadisclear,enterorcrossthestreetsafely.
Signalbeforeyouturnandbeforeyoustop.
Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax.
Student Worksheet Name ____________________________
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Teacher Key
Rule Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Alwayswearyourhelmet. X X X
Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes. X X
Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.
X X
Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear. X X X
Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime. X X
Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders. X X X
Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.
X X X
Ridewithkneesslightlybenttostaybalanced. X
Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk. X X X
Iftherearenosidewalks,rideonthefarrightoftheroad.Ridethesamewayasthetraffic.
X
Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.
X X
Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety. X X
Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.
X X X
Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules. X X X
Getofftheequipmenttocrossstreetssafely. X X
Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Iftheroadisclear,enterorcrossthestreetsafely.
X X X
Signalbeforeyouturnandbeforeyoustop. X
Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax. X X
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Directions:Circletheoneyoulikebest.
Bicycle Skateboard Skates
Lookatthelistofrules.Putacheckinthecolumnthatbesttellshowwellyoufollowtherule.Skiptheruleifitdoesn’tapplytoyourfavoritewheels.
RuleI follow this rule most of
the time.
I need to follow this rule more
often.
Alwayswearyourhelmet.
Alwayswearshoeswithcoveredtoes.
Alwayswearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.
Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.
Onlyonepersonshouldrideatatime.
Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.
Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.
Ridewithkneesslightlybenttostaybalanced.
Thesafestplacetorideathomeisonthesidewalk.
Iftherearenosidewalks,rideonthefarrightoftheroad.Ridethesamewayasthetraffic.
Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandotherpaths.Neverrideinthestreet.
Rideataskateparkforthemostsafety.
Lookoutforbumpsorotherproblemswhereyouride.
Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.
Getofftheequipmenttocrossstreetssafely.
Stopbeforeyouenteraroad.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Iftheroadisclear,enterorcrossthestreetsafely.
Signalbeforeyouturnandbeforeyoustop.
Learnhowtofallsafely:crouch,roll,relax.
Putastarbytworulesyouwilldomoreoftentobesafe!
Howwillfollowingthesetworuleskeepyousafer?_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
You can have fun, be active, and stay safe!
Student Worksheet Name ____________________________
I Will Be Safeon Wheels
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Safe Physical Activity on WheelsPhysicalactivityisoneofthemostimportanthealthhabitsanyonecanhave.Itkeepstheheartstrongandextraweightoff.Plus,it’salotoffunandcanbeafamilyactivity!Yourchildneedstoget60minutesofactivityeveryday.Adultsneed30minuteseachday.
Someofthemostpopularformsofphysicalactivityinvolvewheels.Inclasstoday,wetalkedabouthowtostaysafewhilebicycling,skateboarding,andskating.Herearesomeofthebasicsafetyruleswediscussed.
• Alwayswearsafetygear,especiallyahelmet.Forskatingandskateboarding,alsowearelbowandkneepads,gloves,andwristguards.
• Checkyourequipmentforwearandtear.• Donothitchridesonbicycles,cars,orothermovingthings.• Thesafestplacetorideisonthesidewalk.• Lookoutforbumpsorothersurfaceproblemswhere
youride.• Obeyalltrafficsignsandrules.• Getoffbicyclesandskateboardstocrossstreetssafely.• Rideinsinglefile.Keepspacebetweenriders.
Encourageyourchildtohavefunandbeassafeaspossiblebyfollowingtherulesforwheels.
YIELDSTOPSTOP
Staying Safe Around Traffic
Teachyourchildthesetrafficandroadrules.• Stopbeforecrossingastreetorridinginto
traffic.Lookleft,right,andleftagaintocheckforcars.Iftheroadisclear,enterorcross.
• Ifyoumustrideabikeinthestreet,rideonthefarrightsideoftheroad,inthesamedirectionastraffic.
• Ridesothatcardriverscanseeyou,andwearbrightlycoloredclothes.
• Neverassumethatthedriverofacarseesyou.• Obeyalltrafficsignalsandstopsigns.• Lookbehindyouandyieldtotrafficcoming
frombehindbeforeturningleft.
• Rideontherightsideofsidewalksandpaths.Passotherpeopleontheleftandwarnthemthatyouarepassing.
• Avoidusingbicycles,skateboards,orskatesduringnon-daylighthoursorbadweather.Ifyourchildmustrideabicycleatnight,makesureithasaheadlight,flashingtaillight,andreflectors.Fo
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Ofcourse,yourchildneedssomehelptofollowtheserules.Forexample,heorshereliesonyoutobuysafeequipmentandtomakesureitgetsrepairedwhenneeded.Helpyourchildlearnhowtocheckbicycles,skateboards,skates,andsafetygearoftentomakesuretheyareingoodcondition.
Researchshowsthathelmetssavelives.Choosethe type of helmet recommended for a specific activitytobestpreventheadinjuries.Forexample,forbicycling,buyahelmetthathasbeenapprovedbytheU.S.ConsumerProductSafetyCommission(CPSC).Asalespersonatyourlocalbicycleorskateshopcanhelpyouchoosetherighthelmetforyourchild.
Takeyourchildwithyoutoshopforahelmet.Heorshewillbemorelikelytowearahelmetallthetimeifencouragedtopickthecolorordesign.Selecta helmet that fits your child’s head now. When heorsheoutgrowsahelmet,orifahelmetgetsdamaged,buyanewone.
Make sure the helmet fits properly. A salesperson canhelpyoumakeadjustments.• The helmet should fit comfortably, yet snugly,
so that it doesn’t move in any direction.• Thefrontedgeofthehelmetshouldbetwo
finger widths above the eyebrows, not tilted backorpulledtoolowinfront.
• ThefrontandbackstrapsofthehelmetshouldformaVjustbelowtheear.
• Thechinstrapshouldbesnugwhenyourchildopens his or her mouth. One finger should fit betweenthechinandthechinstrapwhenthemouthisclosed.
Yourchildshouldalwayswearasecurelyfastenedhelmetwhenbicycling,skateboarding,orskating.
Learning More About Safety
Formoresafetyinformationaboutbicycling,skateboarding,andskating,aswellasothertypesofphysicalactivity,checkoutthe“HealthyLiving”factsheetsavailablefromtheNationalSafetyCouncilatwww.nsc.org.
Forafreeguideonhelmetselectionanduse,search for “Which Helmet for Which Activity?” ontheU.S.ConsumerProductSafetyCommissionwebsite,www.cpsc.gov.
How Well Is Your Child Following the Safety Rules?
Visitthe“FamilyCorner”ontheEducationalMaterialsCenterwebsiteatwww.emc.cmich.edu/family. You will find checklistsyoucanusetoassesshowwellyourchildisfollowingthesafetyruleswhenonwheels.
Falling Safely:
Crouch, Roll, RelaxTeach your child how to fall safely.• When losing your balance, crouch down on
theskateboardorovertheskatessoyourfallisshort.
• Try to land on fleshy parts of your body whenfalling.
• Trytorollasyoufall,whichpreventsyourarmsfromabsorbingalltheforce.
• Trytorelax,ratherthanremainingstiffwhenfalling.
Choosing and Fitting a Helmet
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SampleFamilyLetterIntroducingthePersonalSafetyLessons
[ONSCHOOLLETTERHEAD]
[DATE]
DearParent:
OurschoolisusingahealthprogramcalledtheMichigan Model for Health. Itgivesfamiliesandschoolsopportunitiestoworkasateamtohelpyouthstayhealthy.
Theprogramincludestwolessonsonpersonalsafety.Thelessonsteachstudentshowtoprotectthemselvesfrominappropriatetouch.Sadly,sexualabuseofchildrentakesplacemoreoftenthanwethink.Weneedtoworktogethertostopthisproblem.
Childrenneedtoknowthepossibledangersandtherulesforstayingassafeaspossible.ThelessonsintheMichigan Modelpresentmaterialonthechildren’slevel.Theskillsaretaughtinasafeandsimpleway.Throughtheselessons,studentswilllearn:
• Howtojudgebetweensafeandunsafetouch • Howtoprotectthemselves • Whotogotoforhelp
Wewillbeteachingthepersonalsafetylessonsinthenextfewweeks.Ifyouwishtolookoverthematerialsusedintheselessons,pleasecontacttheschoolat[phonenumber].
Sincerely,
[Principal’sName]
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Being Safe on My BicycleDirections: • Thinkaboutthelasttimeyourodeabicycle.• Answerthequestionsbyplacingan“X”inthe“no”or“yes”column.• Ifyouanswer“yes,”thenmarkifitwaseasyorhardtodo.
Did you… No Yes
If yes, it was…
hard to do.
easy to do.
1. Did you wear a helmet?
2. Did you wear shoes with covered toes?
3. Did you check the equipment for wear and tear?
4. Did you ride one person at a time?
5. Did you ride single file?
6. Did you keep spaces between other riders?
7. Did you avoid “hitching” rides on other moving things?
8. Did you ride on the sidewalk when you could, or ride the same way as traffic if you had to ride in the street?
9. Did you get off the bicycle to cross the street?
10. Did you obey all traffic rules?
11. Did you stop before entering the road?
12. Did you look left, right, and left again to check for cars?
13. Did you signal before turning or stopping?
14. Did you look out for bumps or other problems?
Student Self-Assessment Checklist Name ____________________________
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Being Safe on My SkateboardDirections: • Thinkaboutthelasttimeyouusedaskateboard.• Answerthequestionsbyplacingan“X”inthe“no”or“yes”column.• Ifyouanswer“yes,”thenmarkifitwaseasyorhardtodo.
Did you… No Yes
If yes, it was…
hard to do.
easy to do.
1. Did you wear a helmet?
2. Did you wear elbow and knee pads, gloves, and wrist guards?
3. Did you wear shoes with covered toes?
4. Did you check the equipment for wear and tear?
5. Did you ride one person at a time?
6. Did you ride single file?
7. Did you keep spaces between other riders?
8. Did you avoid “hitching” rides on other moving things?
9. Did you ride at skate parks when you could?
10. Did you ride on the right side of the sidewalk or path?
11. Did you avoid riding in the street?
12. Did you get off the skateboard to cross the street?
13. Did you obey all traffic rules?
14. Did you look out for bumps or other problems?
15. Did you know how to fall safely?
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Being Safe on My SkatesDirections: • Thinkaboutthelasttimeyouwentskating.• Answerthequestionsbyplacingan“X”inthe“no”or“yes”column.• Ifyouanswer“yes,”thenmarkifitwaseasyorhardtodo.
Did you… No Yes
If yes, it was…
hard to do.
easy to do.
1. Did you wear a helmet?
2. Did you wear elbow and knee pads, gloves, and wrist guards?
3. Did you check the equipment for wear and tear?
4. Did you skate with knees slightly bent to stay balanced?
5. Did you ride single file?
6. Did you keep spaces between other skaters?
7. Did you avoid “hitching” rides on other moving things?
8. Did you ride at skate parks when you could?
9. Did you ride on the right side of the sidewalk or path?
10. Did you avoid skating in the street?
11. Did you stop and look both ways before crossing the street?
12. Did you obey all traffic rules?
13. Did you look out for bumps or other problems?
14. Did you know how to fall safely?
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