Show the dangers of being distracted while walking. Students go through the obstacle course with and without distractions while being timed, and they are evaluated by time and how safely they complete the course.
Items Needed
For the obstacle course setup:
Soccer cones, tape, and/or chalk
Stuffed animals for obstacles throughout the course
Notepad and pen OR cellphone
Stopwatch
Option – Check out our new Pedestrian Obstacle Course kit, which comes with soccer cones, tape, and signs, by completing a rented resource form.
Steps
Setup:
Pick a location and plan an outline of your obstacle course.
Use cones or tape to outline the course and place stuffed animals and signs, or other obstacles, throughout.
Running the Course:
Students participate by going through the course twice, first while walking undistracted and then walking distracted.
Have one volunteer be the timekeeper noting the time it takes students to walk through the obstacle course.
Have a second volunteer distract the walker by asking them to do simple tasks like taking a photo with their phone or write down answers to questions on the notepad.
Compare the first and 2nd attempt, discussing how distractions affect our ability to pay attention while walking.
Submit an activity form for All-Star credit.
Make it GREAT
Print out “School Zone,” “Road Work Ahead,” and “Pedestrian Crossing” signs.
Tape the signs on the cones throughout the course
For more inspiration, check out this nifty how-to video:
