Transport system of india introduction activity2
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Activity - Name of Activity- Discussion on 'mass transportation'
Estimated Time
one period
Materials/ Resources needed
Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
Students to collect information about mass transportation, the need for mass transportation and modes of mass transportation.
In large Indian cities, urban transport systems are developed and under huge pressure.
Multimedia resources
Relevant local connections - people, places and materials
- Mumbai local trains
- Bangalore Metro
- Backwaters of Alapuzha
Website interactives/ links
Mumbai Trains
Process
Students to present information collected and discuss why mass transportation is an important social need today. Discuss this in Indian and Karnataka context.
What questions can you ask
- Was mass transportation always needed? What makes mass transportation necessary?
- How have modes of mass transportation changed and what are current popular modes of mass transportation
- What are the various uses of mass transportation
Evaluation – (questions for assessment of the child)
Question Corner
Activity keywords
To link back to the concept page Transport_system_of_india