harrison school district 2 5 th grade students colorado springs, co
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Harrison School District 25th Grade Students
Colorado Springs, CO
What is Safe Routes to Schools? A program designed to help improve your health
through:
walking
biking
healthy eating
The Purpose of Safe Routes to Schools
To get more kids walking
and biking to school
We’ve got to get
Safe Routes to Schools is NOT just about walking
It’s about improving your total health by Eating better Increasing your activity Decreasing traffic which
decreases pollution Increasing SAFETY!
Did mom or dad ever tell you to eat your fruits and vegetables? Someone your age, who exercises 30 - 60
minutes a day, should eat at least 4 cups of fruits and vegetables every day.
What makes a healthy meal? Lean meats and protein
Turkey, fish, eggs, beans Fruits and vegetables Water or low-fat milk
Avoid sugary sodas and juices
• Get off the couch!
• Put down the TV and video game remote controllers!
• Get On the Move…at least 60 minutes a day! Exercise is necessary
to keep your mind
and body healthy!
Safety first! Wear the gear….whatever the sport
Wear it right!
Wear it every time!
Protect your head, protect your whole
body!
Walk SAFELY! Obey all traffic signs
and laws Be SEEN in traffic Cross in crosswalks
whenever possible NEVER dart into
traffic NEVER walk from
between parked cars
SUMMARY Safe Routes to Schools
Is about your health, your safety and your environment!
Exercise + Healthy Eating = Better HealthLess Cars = Less Pollution
Better Health + Less Pollution = A Safer, Healthier YOU
Let’s get MOVING!
Can your school track the most miles?
Can your class walk from Colorado Springs to Washington DC, our Nation’s Capital, in two weeks?
1664 miles
Approximately 2000 steps = 1 mile
Recommended: 10,000 steps a day = 5 miles
EXAMPLE
5 miles X 5 days = 25 miles/week
25 miles X 50 students = 1250 miles per week
THANK YOU
from DRIVE SMART COLORADO
and
the City Traffic Engineering Department!