Online Resources for Middle Schools#
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Walking & Bicycling Series: "Why We Walk and Bicycle"#
This video describes the many benefits of walking and biking to school (and other places). Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "Me Check"#
This is a safety check to make sure you are ready to ride your bicycle, from your toes to your head and helmet. Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "ABC Quick Check"#
This is a check to make sure your bicycle is operating correctly and is safe to ride. Video to come soon -- please check back.
Bicycling Series: "Common Bicycle Crashes"#
This video describes five common crashes that young people have on bicycles. It also discusses how to avoid these common crashes. Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "How to Lock Your Bike"#
This video shows how to properly lock your bicycle to various types of bike racks, using two different types of bike locks. Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "Skills, Part I"#
This video covers how to get on and off your bicycle properly, how to do a "power start," and how to use your brakes and stop safely. Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "Skills, Part 2"#
This video explains the importance of riding straight and steady, stopping at stop signs, and yielding to other vehicles on the road. It also describes how to safely cross pedestrian crosswalks and railroad tracks. Watch the video.
Bicycling Series: "Skills, Part 3"#
This video shows how to correctly do hand signals while riding a bicycle. Bicyclists are required to use hand signals to indicate when they are turning left or right, or when they are stopping. Watch the video.
City of Fort Collins SRTS Resources Page#
Here is a list of additional resources for bike-ped safety that you can use any time of year.
How to Choose a Safe Route to School#
This resource guides you on how to choose a safe route to school in Fort Collins.
CDOT SRTS Cross-curriculum Lessons for K-8 Students#
For teachers and parents wanting to teach their kids about safe biking and walking through subjects such as math, history, and English, this is the resource for you!
The Colorado Department of Transportation created these lessons for K-8 students to be able to learn more creatively through a variety of subjects.
Bikeology: Bike Lessons Across the Curriculum#
In addition to CDOT's extensive cross-curriculum lesson plans (listed above), this resource provides another extensive set of lessons focusing on bicycles and bike safety for middle- and high-school students.
The curriculum includes a parents' guide, too, with everyday safety lessons that parents can practice with their kids.
For Teachers, School Staff, and Parents#
Now is a great time for adults to learn more about roadway safety, too. The City offers many bicycling and motorist classes, which are continuing during the stay-at-home period.