Transportation Unit Plan
Unit Plan
About 4 hr 25 min4 lessonsGradesK, 1, 2Science, Social Studies
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About this unit
In this unit, students explore transportation modes as they learn about clean energy resources, maps, and school transport systems. Students use what they learn and the Engineering Design Process to create and build their own vehicles.
Lessons in this unit, in order
- 1Transportation Lesson: IntroductionThis lesson explores modes of transportation and the energy they use.Inquire: Students view or read the storybook Bearly Over the Mountain to learn about differ...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 10 min · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
- 2Transportation Lesson: Clean EnergyIn this lesson, students explore clean energy resources through playing games and reading the picture book Sven's Search for Clean Energy.Inquire: Students play...Lesson Plan · 1 hr · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
- 3Transportation Lesson: Around the WorldIn this lesson, students explore maps and school transportation around the world.Inquire: Students read an article and view pictures that show unique ways child...Lesson Plan · 45 min · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
- 4Transportation Lesson: Design ThinkingIn this lesson, students explore the engineering design process, transportation types, and energy use.Inquire: Students play the digital game Ari’s Wonderful I...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 30 min · Grades K, 1, 2 View Lesson
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