Modes of Transport
Examining how people move around the local area and the infrastructure that supports travel.
Key Questions
- Analyze why people choose different ways to travel to school or work.
- Explain how roads and paths change the natural landscape of our area.
- Design improvements to make traveling in our community safer and greener.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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