In this healthy living, mathematics, and science focused lesson plan, grade 5 to 8 students will explore the impact of idling vehicles on air quality. Students get hands on practice calculating CO2 emissions from idling vehicles. Students will also build their awareness of air pollution at schools and how this

In this healthy living, and writing focused lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will get their creative juices flowing by creating a superhero that stands against idling and promotes clean methods of travel. After discussing active travel and its benefits as a class, students will be asked to describe

In this healthy living, and writing focused lesson plan, grade 5 to 8 students will explore how and why they actively travel to and from school. Students will be introduced to methods of clean travel modes, and their benefits. Students will use their imagination and creativity to write a fiction

In this healthy living, music, oral communication, and writing focused lesson plan, grade 5 to 8 students will explore clean modes of travel to and from school. Students will be introduced to methods of clean travel, and their benefits. Students will then take on the role of composers to write

In this healthy living and visual arts lesson plan, grade 1 to 4 students will explore what student’s see along their trip to and from school. Students will be introduced to active school travel and work together to brainstorm the environmental benefits of active school travel. Students will then practice

In this healthy living and writing lesson plan, grade 5 to 8 students will explore clean modes of travel to and from school. Students will be introduced to methods of clean travel, pros and cons of these methods, and their benefits. Students will then take on the role of a

Are there other schools in your neighbourhood or does your school have a sister school? School challenges are a good and friendly way to encourage students to walk, bike, or roll to school or school bus stop. Consider having an award for the winning school such as the infamous “Golden

School Assemblies are a great way to spread the word about your school’s iWalk events. Get students and staff involved in the planning and promotion with these fun school assembly ideas.

Looking for a great way to build excitement around iWalk events within your school community, check out Ontario Active School Travel’s Posters and Stickers. Click here

Ask your ASRTS representative about access to a large iWalk banner for your school to colour. This banner can be hung up in the school or used for photo-ops on iWalk day. Download (pdf)