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Cross, R. T.; Pitkethly, A. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1991
Research suggests that many children have a concept of speed which is counterproductive to sound road crossing decisions. An attempt at conceptual change through the teaching of a unit on speed to grade one children is described. There is optimism that six- to seven-year-old children can apply classroom experiences to real life situations. (Author)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Concept Formation, Decision Making, Elementary Education
Richards, J. Scott; And Others – 1992
The focus of this curriculum is on prevention of spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The program is aimed at young children because it is during the early years that behavioral patterns are formed which become increasingly more difficult to modify as the child enters adolescence. The curriculum is based on principles of…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Class Activities, Curriculum Guides