"Introduction to Transportation" is a PowerPoint that provides an overview of the definition and field of transportation for primary and secondary students. This lesson can be paired with a "Penny Boat" activity.
2. What is transportation?
The movement of goods, services, and
people from one location to another
Highways
Cars, trucks, busses
Airplanes
Cargo ships
Subway
Railroad
Internet
Television
Water
6. The Impact of Transportation
Economic (better transport allows more trade)
Planning (knowing where people live to provide services and
mobility)
Environment (energy, pollutants, global warming)
9. Penny Boats
Form groups of two - four
Use your aluminum foil to create a “barge” to
hold as many pennies as possible without sinking
Once your group has finished construction, ask
one of the adults to help you test it