In this active, healthy living, and science focused lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students are encouraged to use cleaner modes of travel to and from school. Students colour leaves based on the method of travel and place them on a tree. This builds student’s visual awareness that the cleaner
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
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
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
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
This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, focuses on safely navigating lighted intersections. It explains how traffic signals control the movement of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, and highlights the importance of obeying lights, signals, and crosswalk rules. The video demonstrates correct behaviours such as waiting for the appropriate
This video, created by Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, explains how pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) help improve road safety. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, emphasizing the requirement for vehicles to stop and yield. The video highlights key features such as signage, pavement markings, and flashing
Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) committee and London-Middlesex Road Safety committee (LMRSC) collaborated to develop this educational resource to promote the safe and accurate use of roundabouts in elementary school communities.
This resource created by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario contains the rules for pedestrian crossings and the penalties for endangering people on the road. Click to learn more.
This infographic created by the City of London showcases helpful information for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers when using crossovers to ensure that all methods of transport are doing so safely.