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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Walking My Neighborhood
Lesson Description:
In this lesson, students use the online resource, Walk Score® to evaluate their neighborhoods by their walk-ability. They identify the variety of destinations within walking distance and develop a personal walking plan with a month-long goal.
Objectives:
In this lesson, students use the online resource, Walk Score® to evaluate their neighborhoods by their walk-ability. They identify the variety of destinations within walking distance and develop a personal walking plan with a month-long goal.
Objectives:
- Students will identify destinations in their neighborhood that are within walking distance.
- Students will discuss the environmental and personal health benefits of walking.
- Students will create a personal walking plan for a period of a month.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Experiment
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
60-90 minutes
60-90 minutes
Materials Needed:
- Walking My Neighborhood Handout (one copy per student)
- Walking My Neighborhood Classroom Presentation
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on behalf of Amtrak
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on behalf of Amtrak
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on behalf of Amtrak
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on behalf of Amtrak
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
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