Sustainable Transportation Lesson 2: EV Charging: Are We There Yet?
Lesson Overview
This lesson introduces students to electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and charging station etiquette, while guiding them to explore our current charging station infrastructure. Students compare EV and ICE vehicles while planning a long-distance road trip. They analyze their findings to choose a vehicle based on factors such as driving range, cost, total time and distance, and environmental impact. Students then apply their knowledge about EV charging infrastructure to participate in a role play activity, in which they examine EV adoption challenges related to equity, identify the people for whom those challenges have the greatest impact, and consider solutions to address those challenges. Students come together as a class to choose actions that can address the needs of their community—actions that promote accessible, sustainable transportation and environmental justice.
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Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan
EV Charging: Are We There Yet? Presentation
EV Charging: Are We There Yet? Teacher Notes
Student Resources
EV Charging Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
EV vs. ICE Road Trip Planner Worksheet
EV Equity – City Council Role Play Worksheet
