Prioritizing the Public Good and Environmental Health
Grades9, 10, 11, 12Civics
What it is
This resource centers on two videos from the "Rolling Through" series, featuring bicyclists who travel through Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
In the accompanying activities, students will log their transportation choices for a week and debate the issue of lack of access versus overdevelopment.
Teaching tips
Preparation:
Print the worksheets linked in this resource for the accompanying activities.
Classroom Implementation:
Use this lesson in civics classes while discussing public goods, city planning, and community.
Interdisciplinary Connections:
Health:
Discuss the co-benefits of cycling and the health benefits of being in green spaces.
Extensions:
Use the "Slow Roll" video to discuss third spaces and their importance in society.
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