Reno+Bike+Project+Research

In your assigned group search for the best web sites you can find that have information that 4th graders (and older students) can read, understand and easily navigate to find information. Post the best sites you find to our Diigo or Delicious account - I'll tell you which one. Use the sites you find to answer the questions below in complete, well worded, "meaty" sentences.

[|Read about bicycle racing here]. Click on the photos too.

Bicycles History of bicycles - Who invented the bicycle? What are some of the changes the bicycle has gone through over the years? List some of the different kinds of bicycles. Exercise on bicycle - why is biking good for exercise? What are other advantages or benefits to riding a bike? Find examples. Safety - Bicycle safety - What are the important safety issues a bike rider should consider?

Recycling How is it done? Why is it a good thing to do? List as many items as you can that can be recycled. Safety issues with recycling - What are some of the safety issues related to recycling?

Childhood Obesity What is it? What has caused it to be a problem? What can be done about it? List as many ideas about eating healthy, sleep and exersise that you can find. If more people rode bicycles could that help? Why?

Community Service What is community service? How does it help the community? Why is it important? How is being part of a community service project good for the kids involved? Find as many great examples of community service projects designed by kids that have been successful as you can.

Smog / Air Pollution What is it? What causes it? Why is it a problem? How could bicycles help reduce smog?

Global Warming What is it? What are the causes of global warming? Why is it a problem? What can people do to help? If more people rode bicycles could that help? Why?

Exercise What are the benefits of exercise on health? What are the benefits of exercise on kids or children's health? What are the benefits of exercise on learning and academics?