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Spread the word about concussions! After reading articles about concussions and sports safety, small groups create paper slide videos to educate their peers about concussions, their symptoms, long-term consequences, and how to protect against getting concussions. As a second activity, class members create trifold brochures they display about the school with information about baseline concussion tests and why it's important to get them.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask groups to research the changes made in sports like football, soccer, and wrestling designed to reduce the risk of concussions
- Post the videos on the school website
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to computers with internet, video recording equipment, or devices with video capability
Pros
- Includes specific directions for how to create the paper slide videos
- Provides a comprehension quiz with an answer in the packet
Cons
- None