Bike Safety Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Title : Bike Safety

Age Range: Grade 3 through Grade 5 (Elementary)

Overview and Purpose: In this lesson, students plan an obstacle course where people can practice bike safety rules.

Objective: The student will be able to plan an obstacle course that allows others to practice bike safety rules.

Resources:

Large piece of drawing paper for each group

Markers/crayons/colored pencils

Matchbox cars

Items that can be used as road blocks, houses, people, etc.

Activities:

Have students work in groups to develop a list of bike safety rules and then an obstacle course that tests those rules. The rules can include riding with the traffic, walking your bike across the street, and wearing a helmet.

When students have completed their courses, have each group share their's with the class.

Wrap Up:

If space permits, you can set up a bike safety course for the students in the gym or on the playground. Have them walk through it instead of riding a bike. Include a worksheet and when they get to an obstacle, have them write on the worksheet what they would do.

Cycling in a group can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Knowing the basic signals to use and when to use them can keep you and those around you safe. While many hand signals can have variations, here are the eight basic signals to know before you head out on the road.