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Stop the Bus! America Wants a Ride

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Students compare the fuel efficiencies of various modes of transportation and graph the results. They, in groups, design and conduct a forum to discuss ways to improve on lifestyle actions and limit excessive pollution for the future. Very rich lesson!

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fuel efficiency, fuel

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fuel efficiency, transportation, math
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6th - 8th
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Math
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