Crossing Safely at a PXO
This video is promoting the messaging that was created for our Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) campaign. This videos will specifically target pedestrians and cyclists.
Driving near pedestrian crossovers and school crossings
Learn the rules for pedestrian crossings and the penalties for endangering people on the road.
Wayfinding Signs Toolkit
School wayfinding signs indicate directions, walking and cycling travel times from different points in the surrounding neighbourhood to the school. These signs are placed on selected routes that have high-volume foot and vehicle traffic for more exposure.
Curriculum Connections
The Active & Safe Routes to School program is primarily a parent-driven program but there are many opportunities for the involvement of students through classroom activities that link to the new Ontario Curriculum. As well, other school related groups and users can be engaged in the program, e.g. Environmental Clubs,
Benefits of Walking & Wheeling to School
Check out the wonderful videos that were created by the project team about Walking & Wheeling to School.
Posters
Looking for something to help spread the word about how to go green and travel clean. We have created posters that contain all the information you need to promote clean modes of travel while combating climate change at your school.
Literature
Interested in learning more about what research tells us about children’s health and air pollution, how travel contributes to air pollution and exposure, and the environmental benefits of active trave? Check out this scoping literature review was conducted by HEALab graduate Alina Medeiros. For more information about this review, please
Lesson Plans – Pollution You Can See
In this healthy living and science lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will explore where and why air pollution accumulates. Students are introduced to air pollution and its sources. After working together to build air pollution catchers, students will get hands on practice collecting particulate matter from various areas
Lesson Plans – iSpy Treasure Hunt
In this active living lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will explore what they see along their trip to and from school. Students will be introduced to various traffic and community signs they may see in their neighborhoods. As a class, students will work together to create a one-page
Lesson Plans – Idling Car Information Cards
In this healthy living, and science focused lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will investigate the importance of turning off car engines and how idling may affect their health, learning abilities, and the environment. After discussing anti-idling as a class, students will create their own information cards that can