1. INNOVATIVE LESSON PLAN
Name of the Teacher : Ragi.G.R Date :
Name of the Subject : Business Studies Standard : XI
Unit : Service Average Age : 16
Topic : Modes of Transport Duration : 45Min
Curricular Statement : Through discussion, group activity and observation the pupils get an idea about modes of
Transport.
Learning Outcome The students,
i) Remembering about the meaning and features of transport
ii) Understanding about the modes of transport
iii) Applying an acquired knowledge in day-to-day activities
iv) Creating an idea about the modes f transport
Content Analysis
Terms Surface, investment, inland water, Ocean, artificial shipping, speediest, cargoes.
Facts 1. The modes of transport are brought under three divisions. They are Land Transport,
water transport, Air transport

2. 2. Land transport refers to the carriage of men and materials through the surface of the
earth.
3. Road transport is used for short distances and carrying light valuable goods.
4. Rail transport is the cheapest and quickest means of transport for bulky goods over
long distances.
5. Water is the oldest and cheapest means of transport inland water transport and ocean
transport are water transport.
6. Inland water ways include rivers and canals.
7. Ocean transport is also called shipping as the ship is the carrier in this form of transport
8. Air transport is very recent origin and ha made rapid progress especially after the II
world war.
Concepts
Major Modes of transport
Minor 1. Road transport is superior to other means of transport in the sense that it can serve even
the interior part of the nation
2. Water is used as a mode of transport , it is known as “water transport”. It is much
suitable for bulky and cheaper goods.
3. Air Transport is very recent origin and has made rapid progress especially after the II
world war.

3. Pre-requisites Students may have knowledge about the meaning of transport.
Teaching Learning 1. A chart showing the modes of transport
resource 2. Powerpoint presentation of modes of transport
3. pictures are showing the transportation
Classroom Interaction Procedure Pupil’s responses
The teacher presents the topic ‘modes of transport’. By testing the entry behaviour,
What do you mean Transport?
What are the importance of transport?
By hearing the answer of the students, teacher divides the students into groups.

4. Activity
Then Teacher supplies a handout
Classify and arrange the Modes of Transport
Inland Transport
Land Transport
Air]Road
Coastal
Overseas
Water
Railway
Ocean
After few minutes teacher asks the group leader to come forward and read answers.
After hering the answer of the student, teacher displays the first slide.

5. SLIDE-1
Land Transport
Land Transport refers to the carriage of men and materials
through the surface of the earth. It can further be thought into
road transport and rail transport.
Then teacher explains the meaning and then teacher displays second slide
SLIDE-2
Road Transport
Road Transport used for short distances and carrying light valuable
goods. It is the oldest and simplest form of Transport.
Teacher explain the first type of land transport is road transport.
Then teacher displays the next slide.

6. SLIDE-3
Railways
Then teacher explain the second type of land transport –railways . Then the teacher
displays fourth slide.
SLIDE-4
Then teacher explains the second modes of transport and displays the next slide
SLIDE-5
Rail transport is the cheapest and quickest means of transport for bulky
goods over long distances. It has become a necessity for the movements of goods
as well as passengers.
Water Transport
Water transport is the oldest and cheapest means of transport. It is much
suitable for bulky and cheaper goods.
Inland Water Transport
Inland water ways include rivers and canals. Rivers are the gift of nature
for the use of mankind. But canals are artificial water ways

7. Teacher explains the first type of water transport-Inland water transport.
Then teacher displays the next slide.
SLIDE-6
Ocean transport
Transport by sea is ocean transport .It is also called shipping as the ship is
the carrier in this form of transport .Ocean transport is coastal shipping and
overseas shipping.
The teacher explain the second type of water transport- Ocean transport. Then teacher displays
the next slide
SLIDE- 7
Air Transport
Air Transport is the speediest and most costly means of transport. It is of
very recent origin and has made rapid progress. It is used to carry passengers and
articles of high value.
Teacher explains the modes of transport of air transport and displays the last slide.

8. SLIDE-8
Then teacher explains the modes of transport once again to
understand thoroughly.
Modes of Transport
Land
Water Air
Road
Railway
Inland
Ocean
Coastal Overseas

9. Review Questions
1. What do you mean by water transport?
2. What are the modes of transport?
3. What is air transport?
4. What is ocean transport?
5. What is road and railway transport?
Follow-up Activities
Draw the pictorial representation of the modes of transport.