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
Science and Engineering
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.
Social Studies
Geography
Geography 1 (F2): Students understand the geography of the United States and various regions of the world and the effect of geographic influences on decisions about the present and future by evaluating and developing a well-supported position about the impact of change on the physical and cultural environment.
Personal Finance & Economics
Personal Finance: Students understand the nature of personal finance as well as key foundational ideas by describing situations in which personal choices are related to the use of money.
