#Teacher2Teacher | April 17, 2024
Earth Day
Earth Day is held on the same day each year, April 22nd. This year’s theme is Planets vs. Plastics, which is chosen annually by EarthDay.org. With Earth Day being this upcoming Monday, it creates an ideal opportunity to introduce the Earth Day theme and continue students’ understanding of this theme throughout the week!
Playground Safety
Learning Object — Video
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Video: Playground Safety
Children learn that by acting properly on the playground equipment they will have more fun and reduce injuries. Children learn playground rules—using equipment for its designed purpose, taking turns, what to do when approached by strangers, and what to do if someone is injured.
Student Application
Avoid danger when you're at the playground by following the rules.
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand that following the rules makes the playground a safe place to for students to enjoy their recess.
- Students will realize that students who wish to play during recess should wear clothes that fit correctly; this will prevent them from tripping, choking, or getting caught in the playground equipment. Shirts...
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Supporting Activities
- Before viewing the video
- Ask the students to tell about all the equipment on their school playground. Does anyone have a neighborhood playground? What equipment is there? Have there ever been any problems on the playground? Why? What did the student do? After watching this video, the class can disc...
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- Ask the students to tell about all the equipment on their school playground. Does anyone have a neighborhood playground? What equipment is there? Have there ever been any problems on the playground? Why? What did the student do? After watching this video, the class can disc...
