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Title:
| Transportation: Bicycling |
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Description:
| Learn more about bicycles and the history of biking. Includes information about bike safety and how bikes work. There are online quizzes, lesson plans, and pictures of bikes used years ago. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Science of Cycling
Find out what makes bicycles work. Includes video clips with explanations from experts.
Bicycle Safety Command Center
This site has photographs of hand signals, riding rules, and other information. Click on "Safety Test" to take an online bike safety quiz.
The Sport of Bicycling
This student-created site has lots of information about riding, nutrition, and safety for both mountain and road biking. Includes a large trails section.
CyberCycle
This student-created site tells about history of the bicycle, how to find the right bike, and how to plan your ride. Includes a step-by-step guide to bike repair.
How Bicycles Work
Advance through the pages to read about the mechanics of bicycles. Includes information about bearings and gears.
Invention of the Bicycle
This printout provides a bicycle illustration for labeling the parts of a bycicle.
Propelled by Pedals
This student-created site explains how to choose a bike and how to stay safe while biking. Also learn what makes a bike works, plus read about some famous cyclists.
Injury Prevention For Kids: Bikes
Learn how to prevent injuries from cycling. Includes a bike safety cartoon.
Bike Rodeo
This lesson plan explains a fun activity to teach students about bike safety.
Steering Your Way to Bicycle Safety
Read tips about riding a bicycle and staying safe. Includes a bicycle safety checklist.
Safety on Wheels
Click on "Bike Rules" for some rules you should follow when riding a bike. Click on "Helmets" to read about how to choose a helmet.
Missouri Bicycle Federation
This site helps you stay up-to-date on cycling news in Missouri. Scroll down to click on "St. Louis Area Ride Search" and "KC Area Ride Search" to find events in these areas.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, 4.3, 4.7, 3, 4, 1, 2, 8, 2
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