Why I'm Living Without a Car
Videos
Grades9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Economics
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Provided by Grist
What it is
- In this fun and inspiring video from Grist, Seattle resident Umbra tells her story of when she decided to sell her car and go car-free.
- Students learn about the financial and environmental impact of car ownership and learn about alternative modes of transportation.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Additional sources are provided in the description of the video.
- The video shows how one person's decision can impact the environment and inspire others.
Prerequisites
- There is a Google Sheet in the description that students and/or families can adapt to weigh the costs and benefits of owning a car.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students in math class can calculate the fixed and continuing costs of owning a car vs. owning an e-bicycle.
- The teacher can support understanding by pausing the video to discuss each part and check students' understanding.
- Teachers can extend this resource by having students make a similar video and discuss the benefits of public transportation in detail.
- This video can be used in a discussion about alternative modes of transportation to reduce CO2 emissions.
From the scientist review
This 4-minute video uses one person's decision to go carless to explore the impact (both financial and environmental) of car use. Alternative transportation options and lifestyle choices are presented. This is a short, clear resource with sources provided in the video description. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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