Lesson plan - The great driving kids to school debate

During this lesson, students will debate the pros and cons for each mode of travel, focussing on the benefits and the barriers. Students will be able to identify the reasons why some are driven to school. Using the ideas gathered students can then develop ideas on how they can travel to school via more sustainable means.

See links to Western Australian Curriculum at end of this lesson plan.

 Year Level: Years 3 – 10

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Identify barriers associated with transport options to school;
• Work in groups to develop a constructive argument;
• Actively participate in a classroom debate and
• Develop ideas to overcome barriers associated with transport options to school.