Explore arguments for and against plans to reduce the number of vehicles travelling in the center of a city. Decide whether to support a traffic congestion toll during peak travel times. Build a television report or newspaper article supporting your viewpoint. This learning object is one in a series of two objects.
Objective
1. Students analyse the effectiveness of different media presentations when attempting to influence the opinions of community members.
2. Students decide whether a traffic congestion toll is a fair and effective way of reducing pollution and traffic congestion in a large city.
3. Students prepare a media presentation to convince citizens that a traffic congestion toll is, or is not, a fair and effective way of reducing pollution and traffic congestion in a large city.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 3, Grade 9, Grade 6
Learning Area
English, Technology and Livelihood Education
Content/Topic
Listening Comprehension
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
1.19 MB
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
