Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3

Week 11

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

TERM: 3^RD TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 3

Topic: Transportation

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another.

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Transport in the older days�

1. Wooden rafts and boats(for river/lake/ ocean bodies).
2. Carts with wheel dragged by domesticated animals like horses, buffaloes, bulls etc.
3. Sledges in the snow covered areas driven by dogs.
4. Camelback riding in desert areas.
5. Horseback riding was most commonly used in the world for long distance (as well as route(travelling).

Modern means of Transportation

Roadways Transportation.

Railways Transportation.

Water Transportation.

Air Transportation.

Pipelines Transportation.

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Advantages of modern means of transportation:

*� It is economical mode for transporting heavy loads and even cargo.

*� It is the safest mode which provides convenience to the people without accidents.

*� Cost of construction and maintenance is very low.

*� It even provides international transport