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October Named International Walk to School Month
October Named International Walk to School Month
Posted on Oct 01, 2010 by Maggie LaBarbera
Alliance for a Healthier Generation has designated October as International Walk to School Month.
This can be a really fun opportunity to talk to children about the importance of being active and different ways to increase their daily activity. Walking or biking to and from school is one way to be more active.
Here are some ways to celebrate Walk to School Month in the classroom:
Art, Computer ClassCreate posters promoting Walk to School Day and safe driving and walking messages.GeographySurvey and create maps of walking routes to school.HealthUse pedometers to measure steps, or simply measure walking time accumulated by students; study health benefits of physical activity.Physical EducationDo some physical conditioning. Learn walking warm-ups and stretches and do some progressively longer walks in class to prepare for Walk to School Day.MathematicsKeep logs of walking time or steps; calculate speeds and distances, individual and group averages, trends and statistical analyses (do boys or girls walk more?)PhysicsStudy the biomechanics of walking. For example, measure stride lengths-do they vary with height, weight, age, leg length? How does walking speed depend on you step speed and stride length?BiologyLook for specific plant or animal species, or inventory indigenous species along walking routes. Catalogue seasonal changes in the flora and fauna.EnglishWrite press releases and public service announcements to promote Walk to School Day. Write essays or keep a diary about your experiences walking.HistoryStudy historical locations in your community by walking to them.Social SciencesPhotograph important things about your community observed while walking to school. Anything you'd like to change? What can you do about it?You can register your event.
Use our fun, kid friendly walking goal and tracking sheets
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