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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
The Future of Getting Around
Lesson Description:
In this lesson, students take a peek into the future of transportation by visiting “The Future is Now” museum exhibit to learn about innovations already in use around the country. Students then imagine their own futures, creating a vision of how they see themselves getting around in thirty years.
Objectives
In this lesson, students take a peek into the future of transportation by visiting “The Future is Now” museum exhibit to learn about innovations already in use around the country. Students then imagine their own futures, creating a vision of how they see themselves getting around in thirty years.
Objectives
- Students will examine present-day innovations, entrepreneurs, and case studies related to sustainable transportation.
- Students will discuss how technology, entrepreneurship, and policy play a role in creating a more eco-friendly transportation future.
- Students will create a representation of their sustainable transportation future, including modes, rules, and infrastructure.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Other
GEF Program Category:
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
60-90 minutes
60-90 minutes
Materials Needed:
- Presentation: The Future of Getting Around
- Art supplies
- Drawing paper (one piece per student)
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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