These eight teacher-developed lesson plans are applicable to a range of subject areas (math, science, social studies, physical education, language arts and personal planning) and they come with ancillary materials and teaching tips (also suitable for at-home instruction).

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8, these lesson plans include lesson objectives, teaching tips, curriculum links, and worksheets. Together they are a complete unit of work related to Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour, accessible and inclusive communities, and understanding spinal cord injury.

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Lesson 1 - Wheeling Against the World’s Weather
Social Studies, Grades 4/5

Lesson 2 - Calculating the Distance
Math, Grades 4-7

Lesson 3 - Mapping Rick’s Route
Social Studies and Language Arts, Grades 4/5

Lesson 4 - Where is your T-10, T-11, T-12?
Science and Personal Planning, Grades 5-8

Lesson 5 - Anything is Possible
Language Arts and Personal Planning, Grades 4-8

Lesson 6 - All I Need is a Pair of Wheels
Language Arts, Drama and Personal Planning, Grades 7/8

Lesson 7 - Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology and Personal Planning, Grades 6-8

Lesson 8 - Accessible or Not?
Personal Planning, Grades 4-7

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