Playground Project Rosiland Jackson & Deandra Downey.
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Transcript of Playground Project Rosiland Jackson & Deandra Downey.
Standard # 3:
Physical Activity: Students participate regularly in physical activity. Regular participation in physical activity enhances physical and psychological health, provides for social opportunities, and contributes to quality of life. Students have more opportunities to enjoy physical activity and discover that hard work is required to learn new skills. They engage in developmentally appropriate activities that help them develop movement competence. K.3.1 Show skills and knowledge acquired in physical education class during after school physical activities.K.3.2 Display enjoyment in participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity in physical education class and in after school time.
Name of Artifact: Playground Project
Date: July 3, 2014
Course: EDUC 240
Brief Description: For this assignment, We had to inspect to school playground areas and use the Public Playground Safety Handbook to compare the two sites. We had to observe and note what the locations had in common and what were the differences between the locations.
Rationale: To document our understanding of Standard #3, We visited 2 playground sites, to show how they compare and contrast, and how they compare to the playground standards. Children are able to engage in physical activity while playing on playground sets. By putting musical instruments, and maps around the playgrounds, children are able to learn new skills, and engage in learning, while playing.
INTASC Standard, Description and Rationale
Must be age appropriate Must have a protective surface Must be free of Debris Must be well maintained Must not have rusty parts Must not have chipping paint Must be free of rot
Playground Standards
Fall Creek Academy New Augusta Prep Academy Benches Benches Protective Surface Protective Surface Equipment made of metal and plastic Equipment made of metal and plastic
What we have in Common
Slides Tire Swing Swing Set with four swings Climbing Wall Musical Instruments incorporated in design Protective Surface Benches Spinning Chairs Track Slide
New Augusta Prep Academy
Basketball Court Hop Scotch Puzzle Merry Go Round Hanging Rings Monkey Bars Protective Surface World Map Some equipment had missing parts Some equipment had chipped paint Rust was present on some of the metal parts
Fall Creek Academy
Each playground was free of the following:
No sharp points, corners or edges on the equipment No missing or damaged protective caps or plugs No hazardous protrusions No potential clothing entanglement hazards, i.e. open S-hooks or protruding bolts No trip hazards, i.e. exposed footings or anchoring devices, rocks, roots, or any other
obstacles No loose fastening devices or worn connections No user modifications to the equipment, i.e. strings or ropes tied to
equipment, swings looped over top rails, etc.
Why We are Safe
Age Appropriate Equipment
Grade School- Ages 5-12 yrs. Arch climbers Chain or cable walks Free standing climbing events with
flexible parts Fulcrum seesaws Ladders-Horizontal, rung, and step Overhead rings Merry go rounds Ramps Ring treks Slides Stairways Spiral slides more than one 360 turn Swings-belt and rotating tire Track rides Vertical sliding poles
Loose Filling Surfacing
Both playgrounds have mulch filling.
Wood mulch needs 9 in. of filling to protect 7 ft. of protection.