CONNECT
Means of transportation allow the movement of people and goods from one place to another, facilitating access to essential services such as education, health, and employment. This increases social and economic mobility, connecting regions and promoting social integration.
Efficient transportation improves quality of life by reducing travel time, increasing accessibility to services, and improving road safety. This results in less worry, more free time for personal activities, and greater safety for everyone.
Watch the video “Means of Transportation”:
CONTEMPLATE
• What are the most commonly used means of transportation?
• How can transportation help in daily life?
• What means of transport do you use to get to school?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
BUS
It is a large vehicle used to transport many people from one place to another. It is often used to go to work, school, or for trips.
The bus works with the help of a motor, which makes the wheels turn and the vehicle move. This motor can use fuel or electricity.
It is a collective means of transportation, meaning it is used by several people at the same time, helping to reduce traffic and pollution.
BUILD
As a team, build a prototype of a Motorized Bus. Use the parts available in the structural robotics technology kit. Carefully follow each assembly step and test it. All team members must actively participate in the process and contribute with ideas and solutions.
CONTINUE
After completing the prototype construction, you and your classmates should share your experience by answering the questions below:
• Was it difficult to fit the motor?
• Were you able to make the model move?
• What parts were used to attach the pulleys?
Then, organize the kit parts and store them in the designated place.