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In this lesson, students have fun simulating traffic in a busy city center by pretending to be riding in cars, biking, skateboarding, and getting around the city in other ways. They discuss transportation and compare getting around using fossil fuels to getting around using the power of their own bodies. They also look at the systems needed to support different transportation options. Students then vote on which transportation option they prefer and study the graphed results.
Key objectives for students
Identify different forms of transportation in the community.
Distinguish between human-powered and non-human-powered transportation options.
Explain how using human-powered transportation when possible is a healthy, sustainable choice.
