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Author

Grist

Grades

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Science, Social-Emotional Learning, Climate Action

Regional Focus

North America, United States

Format

YouTube Video

Why I'm Living Without a Car

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Synopsis
  • In this fun and inspiring video, Umbra tells her story of when she decided to sell her car and go car-free. 
  • Students learn about the financial and environmental impact of car ownership and learn about alternative modes of transportation. 
Teaching Tips

Positives

  • Additional sources are provided in the description of the video.
  • This woman's story is an inspiration to all who want to take action. It shows how one person's decision can impact the environment and inspire others.

Additional Prerequisites

  • There is a Google Sheet in the description that students and/or families can adapt to weigh the costs and benefits of owning a car.

Differentiation

  • Students in math class could calculate the fixed and continuing costs of owning a car vs. owning an e-bicycle.
  • Support group: The teacher could pause the video to discuss each part and check students' understanding.
  • Extension group: Students could make a similar video and discuss the benefits of public transportation in detail.
  • This video could be used in a discussion about alternative modes of transportation to reduce CO2 emissions.
Scientist Notes
This 4-minute video uses one person's decision to go carless to explore the impact (both financial and environmental) of car use. Alternative transportation options and lifestyle choices are presented. This is a short, clear resource with sources provided in the video description. This resource is recommended for teaching.
Standards

This resource addresses the listed standards. To fully meet standards, search for more related resources.

  • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
    • ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
      • MS-ESS3-3 Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
  • College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Standards
    • Dimension 2: Economics
      • D2.Eco.1.3-5 Compare the benefits and costs of individual choices.
    • Dimension 2: Geography
      • D2.Geo.6.9-12 Evaluate the impact of human settlement activities on the environmental and cultural characteristics of specific places and regions.
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