Bicycle Infrastructure; Around the World and In My City
Bicycle Infrastructure
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Choosing to cycle as a form of transportation contributes to Canada’s carbon goals and is something students can take immediate action on. There are ways communities can construct bicycle infrastructure to improve the safety, efficiency, and overall experience of cyclists. During this lesson, students will consider what types of infrastructure could be designed in their community.
Lesson Type: Online/Digital
Duration: Single Class
Sector: Transportation
Region: Urban Areas
Context: Community
We are actively working to improve N:OW for Net-Zero.
Let us know how your experience has been!
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Connecting Our Lessons to Your Curriculum
There is still a long way to go to fully incorporate climate education into curricula. Our lessons mobilize current Canadian curricula to discuss climate change. And we don’t stop at the doom and gloom. We are finding spaces in all subjects for students to explore climate action and take steps towards a sustainable future, with our lessons on emissions reduction and climate solutions. Search our library by subject, grade and region to find Solution Lessons relevant for your learners.
Introducing Our Lessons
We recommend introducing students to key climate concepts before implementing our Solutions Lessons. Use our introductory presentation or our Introductory Lessons to familiarize your students with emissions reduction and Canada’s net-zero policies.
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