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High School–Module 5: Transportation Solutions Lesson PlanHigh School–Module 5: Transportation Solutions Lesson Plan
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WE Charity
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9th - 12th
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Science
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High School–Module 5: Transportation Solutions

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Planes, trains, and automobiles ... the abundance of today's transportation options comes at a hefty price. Using the fifth and final lesson plan from the WE Are Innovators—High School Modules set, pupils explore how modern transportation impacts the environment. Next, they use their problem-solving skills to design innovative solutions for a transportation problem. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

innovation, sustainability, transportation, human impact on the environment, the environment, problem solving strategies

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals write informative essays explaining how innovations in science contribute to sustainability

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a computer with Internet access and speakers, as well as chart paper and markers
  • Participants must gather data prior to lesson implementation 

Pros

  • Contains educator's notes throughout the lesson for guidance 
  • Includes planning forms for teacher and student support 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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