School Resources
Teacher and Parent Resources
Protecting our region’s children is a key focus of the Look Out Texans campaign.
Free school kits include resources to educate elementary and middle school-aged students about pedestrian and bicycle safety.
School kits for 3rd-5th grades and 6th-8th grades were created with input from North Texas educators. The teacher guides/lesson plans reflect Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for physical and health education through the following materials:
- Teacher guide/lesson plan
- Online instructional videos for the classroom
- Safety knowledge and skills quiz
- Classroom activities
- Student safety pledge
- Safety tips for parents and caregivers
Lesson plan videos, classroom materials and safety tips for parents and caregivers are also available in Spanish.
Look Out Texans – Bike, Walk, Drive Safely launched in October 2015. The campaign encourages North Texans to watch out for one another and offers specific tips to bike, walk and drive safely together.
Additional Resources for Teachers and Parents/Caregivers
Fitting a Bicycle Helmet
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidance on properly fitting bicycle helmets
Jenny’s Neighborhood
A fun and educational game that teaches basic bicycle safety skills to prepare kids for a safe and active summer
Safe Routes to School Brochure
Tips for starting a Safe Routes to School program at your school. Spanish version also available.
School Zone Safety Tips
Information on school zone laws and tips for parents on how to keep kids safe in the school zone
Educators
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Parents/Caregivers
Contact us at info@LookOutTexans.org with questions or feedback
Videos: 3rd-5th Grades
Lesson Plan Resource
Federal Highway Administration Bicycle Safer Journey video and program for ages 5-9. Spanish version also available.
Lesson Plan Resource
Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian Safer Journey video and program for ages 5-9. Spanish version also available.
Lesson Plan Extension
Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety for Young Children video from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Videos: 6th-8th Grades
Lesson Plan Resource
Federal Highway Administration Bicycle Safer Journey video and program for ages 10-14. Spanish version also available.
Lesson Plan Resource
Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian Safer Journey video and program for ages 10-14. Spanish version also available.
Lesson Plan Extension
Safety Bling! Bicycle Lights and Helmets video from Texas Department of Transportation
Lesson Plan Extension
Awareness and Left Turns for Cyclists video from City of Edmonton Lego
Lesson Plan Extension
Riding and Driving to Safety video from City of Edmonton Lego
Lesson Plan Extension
Bike Attitude video from City of Edmonton Lego