This activity is a fun debate of the pros and cons for each mode of travel (riding a bike, walking, taking public transport or being driven in a car), focusing on the benefits and the barriers. Download lesson plan below.
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 environmentally friendly, sustainable means.
Year level:3 to 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
Walking or riding to school can set kids up for life long habits.