Year 1

How do people move around in London

In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in learning about the different modes of transport used by people in London. We consider which of these modes of transport are the cleanest, and the negatives and benefits of each. We finish the lesson by having a go at reading a London Underground map.

Year 1

How do people move around in London

In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in learning about the different modes of transport used by people in London. We consider which of these modes of transport are the cleanest, and the negatives and benefits of each. We finish the lesson by having a go at reading a London Underground map.

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Key learning points

  1. History of River Thames (Romans built Londinium next to the river to allow transportation of goods)
  2. Identify different types of transport (tube, buses, city cycles, taxi)
  3. How to read an Underground map
  4. Identifying interchanging stations on an Underground map

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4 Questions

Q1.
What was the name the Romans gave to London?
Lon Bon
Correct answer: Londinium
London
Lonny
Q2.
Which group of people were the founders of London?
Anglo Saxons
Normans
Correct answer: Romans
Vikings
Q3.
What happened during World War 2 that almost destroyed London?
Bonfire Night
Correct answer: The Blitz
The Great Fire of London
Q4.
Why did the Great Fire of London spread so quickly?
It had been a wet summer with lots of rain
There was not enough water to put out the fire
Correct answer: There were strong winds and it had been a dry summer

4 Questions

Q1.
How did people travel in London in the past?
Correct answer: Boats and horse and carriages
Cars
Motorbikes
Rocket
Q2.
Who is in charge of Transport for London?
Miss Browne
Correct answer: The Mayor
The Queen
Q3.
How can we travel in a cleaner way?
Drive cars
Drive motorbikes
Take taxis
Correct answer: Walk and cycle
Q4.
What colour is the central line on the London underground map?
Green
Pink
Correct answer: Red
Yellow