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Teaching Transit: Resources for Educators
You can use these free educational materials to teach your students about the benefits of public transit, and how to be safe around buses and trains.
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Earl
P. Nutt's Safety Adventure Coloring Book
Earl P. Nutt is on a crusade to teach his friends how to be safe around buses and MAX trains. Coloring pages and games featuring Earl and his friends communicate safety messages in a fun and friendly way. For grades K-3
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"Tracks are for MAX" Movie
Safety squirrel Earl P. Nutt has a starring role in this semi-animated movie about how to be safe around MAX tracks and stations. Earl points out good and bad examples acted by real girls and boys. Running time: 20 minutes. For grades K-6 |
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Earl P. Nutt's Safety Challenge Puzzle Book
Challenge your students to decode these fun and colorful puzzles featuring Earl P. Nutt and friends teaching kids about safety around buses and MAX. For grades 4-8
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Earl P. Nutt Safety Posters 
Decorate your classroom with these colorful Earl P. Nutt safety posters. Your choice of 24" x 36" or 11" x 17". Set of three different posters. Download only. For grades 4-8 |
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Girl Scout Transit Safety and Education 
Discover. Connect. Take action. Discover the ins and outs of public transit and how to ride safely. Complete the activity requirements and earn a patch! |
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| MAX Safety Posters
Raise your students' awareness of MAX safety with these colorful posters. Set of three different posters. For middle school/high school
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| "MAX Safety" Video
Learn easy and helpful safety tips when around MAX. Length: 00:00:15 |
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Bus Safety Poster
Raise your students' awareness of bus safety with this poster. For middle school/high school
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| "How to Ride" Brochure (Multiple Languages)
This brochure contains basic information on how to use the TriMet transit system. Presented in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. |
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WES Safety Poster 
Stay off. Stay alive. This poster cautions youth to be aware of fast moving WES trains.
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WES Safety Poster 
Stop. Look. Listen. This poster cautions drivers of fast moving WES trains.
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WES Safety Poster 
Stop. Look. Listen. This poster cautions drivers of fast moving WES trains. Spanish
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WES Safety Stickers 
Stay off. Stay alive. safety stickers.
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WES Safety DVD Video 
Learn easy and helpful safety tips when around WES. Length: 00:04:20
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WES Art Postcards 
Features art from all five WES stations. |
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WES Safety Air Fresheners 
Coconut-scented to freshen any room or car. |
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| "WES Safety" Video
Learn easy and helpful safety tips when around WES. Length: 00:00:15 |
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| "Stay Alert, Stay Alive" Distracted Walking Video
A reminder about the importance of being aware of your surroundings. Length: 00:00:30 |
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