Playground Project

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, andcontributes to quality of life. Students have more opportunities to enjoy physical activity and discover that hard work is requiredto learn new skills. They engage in developmentally appropriate activities that help them develop movement competence.

K.3.1Show skills and knowledge acquired in physical education class during after school physical activities.

K.3.2Display enjoyment in participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity in physical education class and inafter 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 SafetyHandbook to compare the two sites. We had to observe and note what the locations had in common and what were the differencesbetween the locations.

Rationale: To document our understanding of Standard #3, We visited 2 playground sites, to show how they compare andcontrast, and how they compare to the playground standards. Children are able to engage in physical activity while playing onplayground sets. By putting musical instruments, and maps around the playgrounds, children are able to learn new skills, andengage 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 AcademyNew Augusta Prep Academy

BenchesBenches

Protective SurfaceProtective 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 otherobstacles

No loose fastening devices or worn connections

No user modifications to the equipment, i.e. strings or ropes tied to equipment, swingslooped over top rails, etc.

Why We are Safe

Fall Creek Academy

New Augusta Prepatory Academy

Age Appropriate Equipment

Grade School- Ages 5-12 yrs.

Arch climbers

Chain or cable walks

Free standing climbing events withflexible 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 havemulch filling.

Wood mulch needs 9 in.of filling to protect 7 ft. ofprotection.

References

Public Playground Safety Handbook

US Consumer Product Safety Commission (rev. 2008)

www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/122149/325.pdf