"When kids sustain a concussion, we talk about them getting dinged or getting their bell rung...but what is it that we're really talking about?" This is a video that every adult and child should watch, as it details the real consequences...

A three-part assessment challenges scholars to read informational texts in order to complete three tasks. Following a brief reading, class members take part in grand conversations, complete charts, and work in small groups to research...

The class takes a graphical view of speed. Scholars investigate a graph representing a racer's speed versus time. The individuals determine whether potential descriptions describe the graph or not.

A well-fitting helmet can be the difference between an unfortunate bicycle accident and a tragic bicycle accident. Encourage your class to exercise bike safety with a set of lessons that demonstrate the importance of wearing a helmet,...

Planes, trains, cars, feet, boats, buses, and bikes. Sing along with a music video and watch hand-drawn animation that highlights modes of transportation. 

Sometimes the most important details of an informational text aren't within the text at all. Teach your class how to read timeline with a set of activities that prompts them to find specific dates and events on the timelines, as well as...

Learners explore the concept of how brakes can stop or slow mechanical motion. They examine the operation of a bicycle brake and use low cost materials to devise a simple braking system. Finally, they work as a team to suggest...

Students create a safety poster in small groups after a discussion on playground safety issues. They concentrate on bike safety, skating safety and general playground safety. After sharing the posters with the class they role-play safety...

learn the meanings of various signs for pedestrians, cyclists, and in-line skaters.

Students discover what safety organizations are located in their communities. During Physical Education classes, they examine safety equipment on exhibit from various organizations. Upon completion of the program, students write a...

Young scholars discover the importance of obeying traffic signs and bike safety rules by completing a bike obstacle course. They discuss safety gear and traffic signs then complete the obstacle course while avoiding the simulated...

What are bikes made of? What did the first bicycles look like? Find out how science, such as heating alloys, is used to make a modern bicycle. People put brakes, chains, and gears together by hand! Amazing!

An important and engaging lesson on bicycles and bicycle safety that will enlighten and educated your class. Learners are shown the most important bicycle safety rules. After a discussion about what they already know about bicycles,...

Students at school create safety coloring books for the younger students in the school. They design at least one page that is appropriate for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, 2nd and 3rd grade students, and 4th and 5th grade students...

Students learn how to be safe in the summertime. In this personal health instructional activity, students examine swimming safety, bike safety, and nature safety. Students read literature and complete safety activities.

Students explore bicycle safety. For this service learning lesson, students build a bicycle safety course to be used by children in their community.

In this bike safety cloze procedure activity, students review a brief selection that is missing 12 words and then attempt to fill in each blank with a word they think the author might have used. A word bank is provided.

In this online bicycle safety research instructional activity, students use the links to complete 21 fill in the blank and short answer questions. They determine the important things about getting the correct size of bike, learn the...

Learners are introduced to the biomechanical characteristics of helmets. They incorporate these characteristics into designs for helmets for various applications. They understand that using a bicycle helmet helps to protect the brain and...

Students examine the importance of wearing bicycle helmets. In this bicycle safety lesson, students watch a demonstration of what occurs when a melon is dropped before relating it to falling off a bike and hitting your head. They talk...

First graders see how to operate and practice safe behavior on bicycles. They make a class chart that lists safe and unsafe behaviors when riding bicycles, then participate in a series of bike safety stations set up around the classroom.

Students ride bicycles or skateboards and determine their average speed. In this physics lesson plan, students travel to a park and are timed while riding bicycles or skateboards over a variety of courses. They complete an spreadsheet by...

Fourth graders watch a video and a demonstration and then share their experiences walking and riding their bicycle. They explore how to ride and walk safely.

Young scholars explore, review and discuss all the safety precautions involved when cycling down a street. They become aware that when they are on their bicycle they are vulnerable and half to be more cautious. Each student assesses the...