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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Investigating Sustainable Transportation Options
Lesson Description:
Students begin by reading a backgrounder on sustainable transportation, then conduct research into options for transportation that could be implemented where they live. The final product is a community transportation plan that incorporates maps and descriptions of required technologies, communicated by means of a report and/or presentation to the class.
Learning Objectives:
Students begin by reading a backgrounder on sustainable transportation, then conduct research into options for transportation that could be implemented where they live. The final product is a community transportation plan that incorporates maps and descriptions of required technologies, communicated by means of a report and/or presentation to the class.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe some of the environmental and social concerns that arise from modern transportation systems in urban centres.
- Conduct research into alternative transportation technologies and systems.
- Critically evaluate a range of transportation options develop a written and/or oral report that communicates their findings regarding sustainable transportation.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Group Work
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Climate Change
GEF Program Category:
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
Several class periods
Several class periods
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of The Pembina Institute
GEF on behalf of The Pembina Institute
School or Group:
The Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Notes:
The lesson provides different parts and activities that can be conducted together over several classes or just one could be used.
The lesson provides different parts and activities that can be conducted together over several classes or just one could be used.
