Session F:
Putting the Pieces Together 

Photo Credit: Danielle Trudeau

Photo Credit: Danielle Trudeau

Outcomes

(Knowing (K), Doing (D), Valuing (V))  

K: I know that littering is bad for the environment and my community. 

K: I know that respecting other’s property is important and that I should never trespass. 

D: I can point out the dangers along my route. 

D: I can warn my family and friends of things that might put them in danger when walking. 

V: I understand that every person is responsible for keeping our community safe and clean. 

V: I understand that there are many hazards when traveling on paths in fields and in wooded areas.  

Suggestions for Teaching  

  • Before beginning any of the activities in the session, you should speak to the large crew and welcome them back, provide them with an overview of what they will do in the session, and identify the key outcomes they will learn that day.  

  • Don’t forget to take attendance and collect the participants’ Passports.  

  • Ask participants guiding questions to encourage them to think about safe and active pedestrian practices. They may more easily remember the information you have taught them if you have a conversation about it.  

  • Encourage participants as often as possible to demonstrate activities and behaviours. This then provides an opportunity for you to see what they know, and if they need help you can appropriately correct them.  

Debrief

  • You should congratulate the participants on their hard work and award them their completed Passports for the Making Tracks: Pedestrian Safety program.  

  • Participants should bring home their Passports to discuss and show their parents/caregivers what they learned.  

  • Encourage all participants to continue to walk regularly in their daily lives.  

  • Ensure that evaluations are completed and submitted to the Making Tracks Coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre via Activity 20.  

  • Consider doing something special for the participants to acknowledge their hard work completing the program. Some suggestions include the following:  

    • Have a small celebration (e.g., snacks, drinks, etc.)  

    • Create certificates and formally present them to all the participants. The option to have personalized certificates created and emailed to you is included in Activity 20: Post Program Evaluation.