Elementary Lesson Plan (Grades 4–6)
Lesson Title
Who Gets to Ride?
Time Required
45–60 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Learn what micromobility is
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Understand that streets are shared spaces
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Identify barriers that make riding harder for some people
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Practice thinking about fairness in community design
Key Concepts (Student-Friendly)
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Micromobility means small electric vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters
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Streets are for more than cars
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Some people face challenges using new transportation
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Fair design helps everyone move safely
Lesson Introduction
Ask students how they get to school or the park. Introduce e-bikes and e-scooters and explain that not all streets are built to support them safely.
Classroom Activity: Street Makeover
Provide students with a simple drawing of a street with cars only. Ask them to redesign it to include:
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Bike lanes
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Sidewalks
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Crossings
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Space for e-scooters
Students explain how their changes help different people.
Discussion Questions
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Why might riding feel unsafe on some streets?
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Who benefits when streets are safer?
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How do streets show what a community cares about?
Optional Extension
Students observe a real street near their school and note who uses it and who might feel left out.
