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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
The Myths About Vehicle Idling
Lesson Description:
In this activity students will have the opportunity to confront some of the most common misconceptions that surround vehicle idling, and employ the concept of social marketing to initiate change.
The goal is to give students an appreciation of the impact of vehicle idling on individuals, the environment and climate change, and tools to encourage measurable changes in individual and community behavior.
In this activity students will have the opportunity to confront some of the most common misconceptions that surround vehicle idling, and employ the concept of social marketing to initiate change.
The goal is to give students an appreciation of the impact of vehicle idling on individuals, the environment and climate change, and tools to encourage measurable changes in individual and community behavior.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Group Work
Sustainability Topic:
- Climate Change
- Other
GEF Program Category:
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
2 hours or more
2 hours or more
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of the Climate Change Centre
GEF on behalf of the Climate Change Centre
School or Group:
Climate Change Centre
Climate Change Centre
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
