Year 2

How has improved transport made the world more connected? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will be learning about how improved transport has made the world more connected. We will be learning about how cars and trains have changed. You'll also learn about some of the benefits of the world being more connected.

Year 2

How has improved transport made the world more connected? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will be learning about how improved transport has made the world more connected. We will be learning about how cars and trains have changed. You'll also learn about some of the benefits of the world being more connected.

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Key learning points

  1. The invention of cars.
  2. How cars have developed over time.
  3. The invention of the trains.
  4. How trains have developed over time.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following foods came from North America?
Correct answer: Burgers.
Noodles.
Sushi.
Q2.
Which of the following foods came from Europe?
Correct answer: Pasta.
Pavlova.
Sushi.
Q3.
Pavlova is a traditional dessert in _______________.
Africa.
Asia.
Correct answer: Australasia.

3 Questions

Q1.
Which were widely used first?
Cars.
Correct answer: Trains.
Q2.
Trains have become slower and less efficient over time. True or false?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q3.
Now that the world is more connected, it is ________ to visit friends and family living in other places.
Correct answer: easier.
more difficult.