Teacher's Guide: Bike Safety (Grades 6 To 8)

Grades 6 to 8 Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyKidsHealth.org/classroomTeacher’s GuideThis guide includes: Standards Related Links Discussion QuestionsBefore your students pedal to a friend’s house, school, or the local pizzeria, theyshould know how to follow the rules of the road for bikers and wear helmets.These activities will help your students learn about bike safety and how to stayinjury-free while riding bikes.Related KidsHealth LinksArticles for Kids:Bike Safety Activities for StudentsKidsHealth.org/en/kids/bike-safety.html Reproducible MaterialsDo You Know How to Be Street king Out Cuts, Scratches, and AbrasionsStandardsThis guide correlates withthe following National HealthEducation Standards:Students will: Comprehend concepts relatedto health promotion anddisease prevention to enhancehealth. Analyze the influence offamily, peers, culture, media,technology, and other factorson health behaviors. Demonstrate the ability toaccess valid information andproducts and services toenhance health. Demonstrate the ability to useinterpersonal communicationskills to enhance health andavoid or reduce health risks. Demonstrate the ability touse decision-making skills toenhance health. Demonstrate the ability to usegoal-setting skills to enhancehealth. Demonstrate the ability topractice health-enhancingbehaviors and avoid or reducehealth risks. Demonstrate the ability toadvocate for personal, family,and community health.National Health EducationStandards: alth.org/en/kids/concussion.htmlArticles for Teens:Bike ting on the MoveTeensHealth.org/en/teens/texting.htmlDealing With ussions s-ctr.htmlResources for educators:Concussions Special Needs tsheet.htmlConcussions: What Parents and Coaches lDiscussion QuestionsNote: The following questions are written in language appropriate for sharing withyour students.1.The last time you rode a bike, did you ride on the sidewalk or in the street? Didyou wear a helmet? Did you use hand signals before turning? Did you text?2.What is a concussion? What are the symptoms of a concussion? What are theeffects on the brain?3.How can you alert others on the road that you’re turning when you’re riding abike? What other signals can you use to stay safe? 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Grades 6 to 8 Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyActivities for StudentsNote: The following activities are written in language appropriate for sharing with your students.My Bike TagObjectives:Students will: Design a tag with bike safety tipsMaterials: KidsHealth.org articlesComputer with Internetaccess“My Bike Tag” handoutPermanent markersClass Time: 1 hourActivity:After reading the KidsHealth.org articles about bike safety, we’re going to design small tags that can be attached tobikes to give important safety reminders. Tags should list the top five things bike riders need to do to stay safe. Usestrong, clear words such as “always” and “never” to show the importance of the tips. Be sure to include a rule forwearing helmets as well as safety tips for riding and for signaling to others on the road.Extensions:1.Laminate bike tags and have your students give them to students in younger grades, after giving the youngerstudents a presentation on bike safety.2.With parental permission, have students bring their bike helmets to school and decorate them with permanentmarkers, nail polish, and/or reflective stickers. Show students how to be sure their helmets fit snugly, don’t tiltbackward or forward, and have CPSC stickers. 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Grades 6 to 8 Personal Health SeriesBike SafetySafety DanceObjectives:Students will: Demonstrate bicyclists’ hand signals Create a dance video that incorporates bike hand signals and bike safety rulesMaterials: KidsHealth.org bike safety articles, “Safety Dance” handoutComputer with Internet accessCD player and CD of popular, age-appropriate musicVideo cameraOptional: Bike helmets and bike-safe clothes, including closed-toe shoesClass Time: 1 hourActivity:In groups of four, we’re going to create brief music videos that include lyrics on bike safety, hand signals, anddancing. First, we’ll check out the KidsHealth.org articles related to bike safety to collect facts for the video. Thenwe’ll choose or make some background music and write lyrics and some dance moves that show hand signals andbike safety rules.Extensions:1.Have a class contest and vote for the best video. Highlight the winning video during the next school-wideassembly.2.Using the video, present bike safety information to an elementary school class.3.Have a local police officer visit the class to present information on bike theft prevention.Reproducible MaterialsHandout: My Bike ike safety handout1.pdfHandout: Safety /bike safety handout2.pdfQuiz: Bike y/bike safety quiz.pdfAnswer Key: Bike y/bike safety quiz answers.pdfKidsHealth.org is devoted to providing the latest children’s health information. The site, which is widelyrecommended by educators, libraries, and school associations, has received the “Teachers’ Choice Awardfor the Family” and the prestigious Pirelli Award for “Best Educational Media for Students.” KidsHealth comesfrom the nonprofit Nemours Foundation. Check out www.KidsHealth.org to see the latest additions! 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Name:Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyDate:My Bike TagInstructions: Read the KidsHealth.org articles on bike safety. Then create a bike tag that includes five safety tips forbicyclists. 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyName:Date:Safety DanceLeft turnRight turnStopAlso means right turn 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyName:Date:QuizUsing the words below, fill in the blanks.WORD BANKbrighthelmetsroadCPSCinjuriesstop signsdirectionlawssneakersexercisemusictexthand signalsrighttightlyBiking is great for getting around, and it’s also great.But bikeare common, so it’s important to follow the rules of theand bikeset by your community. Smart kids and teens wearwhenever they ride bikes. A bike helmet should fitand should not be tilted. When you buy a bikehelmet, you should make sure it has asticker.Everyone should wearclothes andBike riders should stay on theas traffic. Bike riders also need to stop at allthe correctSmart kids and teens neverdon’t get distracted.when they ride bicycles.side of the road and go the sameand obey traffic laws. Bike riders should useand never change directions or lanes without looking behind themselves.or listen towhile they’re riding bikes so they 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Personal Health SeriesBike SafetyQuiz Answer KeyUsing the words below, fill in the blanks.WORD BANKbrighthelmetsroadCPSCinjuriesstop signsdirectionlawssneakersexercisemusictexthand signalsrighttightlyBiking is great for getting around, and it’s also greatexercise.But bikeinjuriesare common, so it’s important to follow the rules of theroadand bikelawsset by your community. Smart kids and teens wearhelmetswhenever they ride bikes. A bike helmet should fittightlyand should not be tilted. When you buy a bikehelmet, you should make sure it has aCPSCsticker.Everyone should wearbrightclothes andsneakerswhen they ride bicycles.Bike riders should stay on therightside of the road and go the samedirectionas traffic. Bike riders also need to stop at allstop signsand obey traffic laws. Bike riders should usethe correcthand signalsand never change directions or lanes without looking behind themselves.Smart kids and teens neverdon’t get distracted.textor listen tomusicwhile they’re riding bikes so they 2017 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

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