World Bicycle Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/world-bicycle-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the declaration date?April 2018
2. What is the historical context?The bicycle has been in use for approximately two centuries
3. Why did the UN pick June 3 for World Bicycle Day?The UN chose June 3 because bicycles have been around for about 200 years and are useful for health, the environment, and cities.
4. How does a bicycle help the environment?Bicycles produce no exhaust fumes, so they keep the air clean and reduce greenhouse gases.

Sustainable Means of Transport: Transportation methods that minimize environmental impact and can be maintained long-term without depleting resources.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to climate change.
Urban Congestion: The slowing down of traffic in cities due to too many vehicles on the road.