Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bicycle and Traffic Safety



Did you know that nearly one-third of bicyclist killed in traffic crashes were between 5 and 15 years of age. Many of these collisions involved bicyclist error, such as failing to stop or yield at intersections, riding against traffic, riding into the street or diagonally across it without first yielding and scanning for traffic.
In Physical Education and with the help of Character Ed we are teaching the students safe bicycle riding habits that will prevent injuries by equipping the students with skills and knowledge they will use throughout their lives. Between November 1st -19th DCPS will provide us with a trailer full of bikes and helmets. The students will be able to demonstrate the skills learned in PE class.

7 comments:

Dee Dee Tamburrino said...

What do you do with a kid who flat out refuses to wear a helmet because he thinks he's invincible? I wear a helmet when I ride so he can see that I am concerned about my safety as well. He's getting a new bike for his birthday in November. He's also getting a new helmet to go with it. Thanks for sharing this. A boy on a bike is a mother's nightmare...

Suzanne said...

I'm so glad you are teaching this in PE. I think it is an essential message that with repeated exposure may make a child more aware. Thanks for your hard work.

P.S
The intern is on her way.

Anonymous said...

AS and HB from miss thosom mrs. mcleod love the picture of you at bassball game!!!

Anonymous said...

ZP and ZM both love bikes! We are from miss Thomson and Mrs McLeod.

Anonymous said...

ZP and ZM love bikes! we are from miss Thomson and Mrs Mclod's 2nd grade.

Mrs. McLeod said...

NB and NG from Miss Thomson and Mrs.McLeods class looked at the kids playing flag tag it is our favorite game too play.

Mrs. Snead said...

I know the kids are loving this. You really provide a wonderful curriculum to our kids.