Transport Old and New
Bicycles The first bicycles were called What did these not have? Hobbyhorses Hobbypony What did these not have?
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Can you remember what this kind of bicycle is called? penny farthing penny shilling Where are the pedals?
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This kind of bike is called a mountain hill bike. It is for riding over rough smooth ground.
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These are racing running bikes. What do you notice about them?
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Aeroplanes This is Concorde. Its wings are straight pointing back Where are its engines?
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Trains These are steam trains. The first steam train was called the Rocket Spaceship
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What is needed to make the steam so that the train can move?
These are modern trains. They use what to make them go?
This is the famous bullet train. Why do you think it is called that?
This type of train is diesel electric How does it work?
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What is special about this kind of train?
These are freight trains. What do they carry? cargo people
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Cars These are classic cars. Before they had an engine, what helped to pull a car along?
You might have a car like this at home. What is in the tyres? nothing air What else does a car need to make it work?
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You might see a sports car like this. Hands up if you would like to ride in one of these!
Buses Here are some pictures of old buses. Name 2 things you can see that we don’t have now.
Do you know what this special kind of bus is called? pram tram
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Can you remember what a bus is called if it doesn’t have an upstairs? Most buses run on diesel, but some don’t. What do they run on? gas steam
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Well Done P2b! Give yourselves a pat on the back!
Produced for Environmental Studies topic “Transport” G. Geddes March 2007