Lesson Overview
In the discussion about reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, students also need to consider mass transportation options when developing their greenhouse-gas-reduction action plans. In Lesson 4, students will use data to analyze the fuel efficiency of mass transit options.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Compare energy-intensity values for various modes of transportation over time.
Compare the per-mile and per-passenger efficiencies of different modes of transportation.
Understand the factors that influence the level of use of mass transit.
Lesson Essential Questions
1. How can efficiency of different types of vehicles be compared?
2. How has vehicle efficiency changed in the past few decades?
3. What factors influence the level of use of mass transit?