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No More Traffic Jams: Lesson 3

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Traffic is a very real concern for any Urban dweller. After watching a video showing various traffic issues and solutions, learners group up to discuss and develop innovative traffic solutions of their own. They explore vocabulary and create a brochure describing their solution. 

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urban development, urban environments

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traffic, gridlock, infrastructure, policy, urban development, urban life, braess paradox, network efficiency, modern transit, math
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6th - 10th
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