Risk Watch: Make Time for Safety

Riding and Walking with Dignity
Grades 7-8
Carol Clark, Augusta, GA
2000 NFPA "Teacher of the Year" nominee

Students will design a bike/walking obstacle course by using their Risk Watch knowledge.
Students will make road signs and explain the proper procedure for crossing the street.
Students will describe safety precautions for bicycling.
Students will write short stories, raps, and songs about Bike and Pedestrian Safety.

Divide the class into cooperative learning groups, with three or four students in each group.
Assign each group a task:

Send home a parent letter asking for family involvement.
Invite a speaker to come to class and discuss bike safety. NOTE: Students have already been briefed on Bike and Pedestrian Safety from Risk Watch information.
Team A will setup obstacle course on school campus. Team B&C will place cones and posters/road signs along the course. Posters will be attached to the cones. Now we're ready for the ride.Bikers put on your equipment and take your positions on your bike. NOTE: Other students will observe and write down errors for class discussion.
Place bikes on bike ramp.
Walkers will cross the street while others will play the roles of driving vehicles.
Students will pick up all equipment and come back to class to discuss their errors and accomplishments. Our very own WSMS TV station did the video taping.
Students wrote a creative rap, short story & song, then shared with the class.
Students receive a certificate.