harrison school district 2 5 th grade students colorado springs, co

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!