Transportation Audit
Activity - Classroom
Grades3-10Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
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Provided by National Wildlife Federation
What it is
- This activity assists students in gathering information about how students get to school and how far they travel to get to school.
- Using this transportation survey, students can make recommendations to foster more sustainable transportation methods and track changes over time if the survey is repeated annually or each semester.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The results help student think about what is already in place in their community, how students get to their school, and what may be lacking in the community to support sustainable transportation options.
- It encourages students to involve their families in the solutions.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students will need a basic understanding of data analysis and math skills.
Differentiation
- Civics classes can use this Transportation Audit to help students develop a better understanding of local governments and policies.
- English classes can use the results to practice persuasive writing skills that encourage carpooling or other green options.
- Pair this activity with this video about city design for public transportation, and this lesson about emissions from different modes of transportation.
- Science and health classes can use this resource when discussing physical health, solutions to climate change, and air pollution.
From the scientist review
This is an audit plan where students can engage to assess the different transportation infrastructure used in their communities and recommend the most environmentally-friendly transport models to their families, communities, and the society. This is recommended for teaching.
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