CONNECT
Transportation modes are responsible for the movement of people, animals, raw materials, and goods, being important for the infrastructure and economy of a particular place.
The four main modes of transportation are:
Road: it uses highways, streets, and roads, including vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles. It is widely used for transporting passengers and cargo over short and medium distances.
Rail: trains are essential for transporting large volumes of goods and passengers over long distances, especially between distant cities and regions.
Maritime: this mode includes ships and boats that navigate seas, oceans, rivers, and lakes.
Air: it uses aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters. It is the fastest mode for long distances.
Watch the video “Means of Transport”:
CONTEMPLATE
•What are the most used means of transportation?
•How can means of transportation contribute to daily life?
•What means of transportation do you use to go to school?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
TRUCK
The truck is an invention that changed the history of cargo transportation. It is a land vehicle built in various sizes and dimensions, including pickup trucks and minivans. The first trucks were equipped with internal combustion engines, which are part of transportation history.
This vehicle has a structure to meet basic cargo transportation needs, in addition to being practical and efficient.
CONSTRUCT
Build the prototype of a truck using the pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple Machines Technology Kit.
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CONTINUE
Did the truck prototype move?
How many different types of pieces were used to build the truck?
What are the colors of the pieces used in the construction?