Urban Hazards

Overview
Resources
Questions

Overview

Outdoor play and learning can be unpredictable. Dynamic decisions are sometimes necessary and are made with the best information you have in the moment. Teachers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate emerging hazards. Urban hazards may include unexpected encounters with drug paraphernalia, road traffic, and off leash dogs.

Learning Objective: Identify and mitigate hazards in your urban learning environment.

Speaker Series:

Urban Hazards

Speaker Series Resources

Resources for Outdoor Learning in Urban Parks

Resources and a helpful video example of how to responsibly use city parks with a class of students.

Know Before You Go Checklist

Example of an urban park checklist for teachers using city parks

Suggested Discussion Questions

Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.

Who are your local experts? What is your plan to connect with a local colleague who teaches outdoors, or a local knowledge keeper, to help you better understand existing and emerging hazards in your community?
How might your staff identify and create a plan for mitigating known hazards in your learning spaces?
Which core safety and recall routines will you prioritize practicing with students?