My child will be studying public transportation: what it is, how it came about, why people use it. He will also study our local bus line, where it picks up and drops off, and how much a ride costs. He will then plan a trip to the library via the bus. Once planned, he will make the bus trip to the library with an adult and two friends as a field trip.

• Understanding the concept of public transportation
• Learning about the history and origins of public transportation
• Exploring the reasons why people use public transportation
• Identifying the local bus line and its routes
• Understanding where the bus picks up and drops off
• Learning about the cost of a bus ride
• Planning a trip to the library using the bus
• Experiencing a real bus trip to the library

Continued development related to this activity could include:

• Learning about different modes of public transportation (e.g., trains, trams, subways)
• Exploring the benefits of using public transportation for the environment
• Understanding safety rules and etiquette when using public transportation
• Researching other destinations that can be reached using public transportation
• Creating a map of the local bus routes and stops