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CHANGING OUR FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION
TODAY:
A Grade 3 Curriculum Supplement on Making
Wise Travel Choices
JoAnn Woodhall
TDM Planner, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2004
Copyright © 2003
Copyright NoticeCopyright © 2003 The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or
transmitted unless in accordance with the instructions set out below.
For Teachers in Waterloo Region: Instructions on Using this MaterialIf you would like to print any pictures or information to be used in your classroom, you have automatic permission to do so. You also have
permission to copy images into a Powerpoint presentation (or similar) for classroom use. If you wish to use the Regional Municipality of Waterloo website as a reference or resource, the website is located at {www.region.waterloo.on.ca}. A seminar on the You Can Clear the Air unit has been presented at the School Board offices. With sufficient requests, we would be happy to offer this again.
For Teachers outside Waterloo Region: Instructions on Using this MaterialYou must obtain the prior written permission of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Requests for permission may be directed to JoAnn
Woodhall, {Transportation Demand Management Planner} at the Regional Municipality of Waterloo {519-575-4019 or [email protected] or 150 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3}. These materials were developed as the result of extensive research and consultation with Program
Coordinators from the local School Boards, an environmental educational consultant and the Region of Waterloo. While the material reflects requirements of the current Grade 3 curriculum for the Province of Ontario and should, therefore, be transferable to classrooms in Ontario, and are somewhat less easily transferable to those classrooms outside Ontario, the various project stakeholders kindly request the following:
1. Anyone interested in using this unit in another School Board District, should consider that it is best applied through consultation with School Board officials (Social Studies), and in the case of the transit bus trip, the proponent would need to approach the local transit provider in their community. It is our shared experience that projects of this nature are not likely to achieve the highest degree of success without consultation and coordination of this nature. 2. Any duplication of materials must acknowledge the ownership of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
3. The Region of Waterloo would greatly appreciate being made aware of the nature and extent of use of the unit materials as well as any significant modifications undertaken. This will help us to collectively learn from others’ experience and improve the document during any updates. The environmental education expert who authored most of the original unit materials was Lucy Keating of Commexus Inc. Ms. Keating has extensive background in the field and brought shared enthusiasm for the issue. Any School Boards wishing to adopt this unit may want to consider contracting Commexus Inc. {519-575-9012 or [email protected]} so that the transition of the unit to your community is managed accordingly.
Our LocationOur Location
What is it?
YOU CAN CLEAR THE AIR is a supplement
to the grade 3 curriculum (Province of Ontario)
that educates students (parents and teachers)
about making wise travel choices.
What is air?
Students make “Pollution Catchers” to see what is in the air we breathe
What Gets in air?
Students “Put a Sock on it” to understand the results of vehicular travel
What goes into air when we make certain travel choices?
Use the WEB of Life to explain the interrelated nature of environment and how the impact of air pollution affects all aspects of the natural world.
Environment, It’s all Related
Students bring the message home to parents and family members by completing a Family Travel Audit
Assessing how we travel
Students can track their trips taken in new ways with Eco-tracks
How could I change my behaviour to have less
impact?
Bus tour
Fax form to book
Parent volunteers
Route map
Classroom
Fares
Checklists
Tally up observations
Urban / Rural
Parent Thank you
Class certificate
Take away pack
How can I educate others?
“Our Kids Say…Travel Wisely” GRT Busboard Campaign
Results To Date28 classes
690 students have participated
If 5% switch, GHG emission reductions (~525 kg)
Local media has been supportive
Interest across Canada
Recognition
One-time Costs
Consultant
Original graphics (cover)
Binders
In-kind – staff, printing
Ongoing Costs
Take away packs
Bus boards
In-kind – promotion, drivers, facilitator, updates
What Worked?Enthusiasm
Branding
Transit
Pilot with teachers
Workshop for Teachers
Busboards
Binder format
School Board server
What’s Next
Improve Monitoring of Results
Improve Communications Plan
Update materials
Grade 5 – Energy Systems
