Comparing Travel Emissions: Math Lesson
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Created by Teacher(s): Dan Castrigano|Published on: July 31, 2021
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Synopsis
This lesson features a comparison of different travel options from New York City to six other cities. Students compare walking, biking, driving, taking the bus, riding the train, and flying. Students conduct research and calculate the CO2e for each travel option.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a short video on the climate crisis. In groups, students explore and discuss emissions from the transportation sector.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students are assigned one route between New York City and another city in the Northeast. Students calculate miles, cost, time, and CO2e for each travel option for their route.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students participate in a group discussion about the results and explore different ways to decarbonize our transportation system.
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Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, New York City
Teacher Writer
Dan Castrigano
Academic Teacher at Burlington YouthBuild
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