The TDS team will conduct a poll on how many hours their peers slept the night before. The results of the poll will be displayed in the hallway to show how many “drowsy drivers” are walking the halls.
Items Needed
TDS volunteers in their TDS t-shirts
Banner paper, bulletin board, or large poster board
Markers
Steps
Create the poll tallying board; it can be as large as you’d like it to be. At the top, include the question: “How many hours of sleep did you get last night?” along with columns for various hours from less than 5 to greater than 8. (see sample in photo). PRO TIP: A large tally board will get students’ attention.
Decide on a day to conduct the poll. Have TDS team members man the table.
Use post-its as a way to tally the board, or ask people to draw a tally mark
DO NOT tell participants why you’re conducting the poll. Keep an element of surprise.
The next day hang your poster results in a popular hallway or on a bulletin board, BUT incorporate Drowsy Driving messaging.
For example: Put a new title “Drowsy Driving is Dangerous,” “Health studies show teens should get 7-9 hours of sleep each night,” “You’re driving drowsy if you marked this column (and draw arrows to the <5 and 6 column).”
Now you’ve incorporated the shock factor!
Don’t forget to take pictures to send to us, post on social media and your website, and don’t forget to tag us @teensdriverseat.
Complete an activity form on t-driver.com under the “Be Involved” tab to earn TDS All-Stars credit. If in Texas, submit an affidavit or sign-in sheets as well.
Don’t Forget:
The goal is to raise awareness about how little teenagers sleep and how important it is to get sleep before getting behind the wheel.
Make it GREAT:
Use sleep-related cutouts, like a pillow or sheep. Have people decorate their pillow and tape it on the tallying board. Ask staff to participate as well!
