38 PLAN A PLAYGROUND
Project Information Sheet
Name Date
Think About It...
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. Why is it important to play?
2. Why is safety important?
3. Why is it important to conduct research before making a proposal?
4. How can adding visuals to a presentation make your points clearer
and more convincing?
Research: Planning a Playground
Your team will choose one type of playground to research. You will explore
• types of equipment for the playground
• cost of building the playground
• benefits of the playground
• safety concerns associated with the playground
• steps to creating the playground and identifying individuals or organizations who could help
Write: Playground Proposal
You will use your research to write a proposal for a new playground. You will present your opinion for
what kind of playground should be built and present the reasons for your opinion.
Present: Slide Show
Your team will create a slide presentation based on your research. You will use photographs, charts,
and other visuals in the slides. You will present the slide presentation to the class.
What You Will Learn
1. Play is important for health and wellness.
2. Safety information should always be considered when planning a playground for a community.
3. Surveys can help people gather information and understand multiple points of view.
4. Planning is important for creating a successful proposal.
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