Barrier Busters
Grade Level
Junior High / High School
Subject Areas
Social Studies
Environmental Studies
Time Required
45–60 minutes
Lesson Overview
This lesson examines barriers to EV adoption and clean transportation, focusing on social, financial, and infrastructure challenges.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Identify barriers to clean transportation
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Understand equity and access issues
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Propose solutions at a community level
Key Vocabulary
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Accessibility
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Equity
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Infrastructure
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Adoption barriers
Lesson Structure
Introduction
Ask students why not everyone drives the same type of vehicle. Introduce the idea of barriers.
Activity
Students work in groups to identify a barrier and brainstorm realistic solutions.
Discussion
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Who benefits most from EV incentives?
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How can communities reduce barriers?
Assessment
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Group solution proposals
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Participation
