Transport

key notes:

What is Transport?

• Transport means moving people or things from one place to another.

Types of Transport:

There are different ways to transport things. Some common types are:

• Walking: We use our legs to move from one place to another.

• Bicycles: We ride bikes to go places faster.

• Cars: Cars are vehicles that we drive on the road.

• Buses: Buses are big vehicles that carry many people.

• Trains: Trains run on tracks and carry people and things.

• Ships: Ships go on water and carry cargo (things) across the sea.

• Planes: Planes fly in the sky and take people to faraway places.

Why Do We Need Transport?

We need transport to:

• Go to school, the park, or visit friends and family.
• Move things like food and toys from one place to another.

Road Safety:

• When using cars, buses, or bikes, we must follow traffic rules and wear seatbelts or helmets for safety.

Public Transport:

• Buses and trains are public transport. Many people can use them together.

Airplanes:

• Planes help us travel to different countries quickly.

Water Transport:

• Ships and boats are used on rivers and oceans to move things.

Transport in the Past:

• Long ago, people used horses and carts to move things. There were no cars or airplanes!

Transportation Fun Fact:

• Did you know the fastest land animal, the cheetah, is much faster than any car?

Protecting the Environment:

• We should use transport that is good for the Earth, like walking, biking, or electric cars.

Let’s Practice!