Transportation Unit for Gr. 1


Grade 1 Animations of their Vehicles of the Future!
by Mme. Lucille & Ms. Pearl-Hodgins

Transportation Information
Nova Online Fastest Machines
Make a Plane template (print out)
How Stuff Works: Airplanes
How Stuff Works: Bicylces
How Stuff Works: Cruise Ships
How Stuff Works: Deisel Trains
How Stuff Works: Helicopters
How Stuff Works: Hot Air Balloons
How Stuff Works: Hoverboards
How Stuff Works: Space Shuttles
How Stuff Works: Steam Engines
How Stuff Works: Rocket Engines

Transportation Fun

Transportation Sounds
 
Wheels on the Bus song

Teacher Resources
 
Transportation Unit
Transportation Activities
Transportation Rhymes
Vehicle Crafts
Label the Vehicles en français (print out)
Label a Car en français (print out)
Label the Bicycle en français (print out)
Label Truck & Cars en français (print out)

Transportation Learning Outcomes
  • Identify and name at least six different kinds of transportation.
  • Sort and classify different kinds of transport according to similar and/or different characteristics.
  • Identify the purpose of different types of transportation.
  • Categorize modes of transportation based on where they travel (through air, over land and water).
  • Communicate their ideas and understand the concept of order by sequencing events.
  • Have an opportunity to create art and movement.
  • Follow a sequence of steps to perform a task using information technology tools.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of data storage practices by using the school server to store work in progress.
  • Develop computer painting skills
  • Think creatively, make decisions and apply problem solving skills.
  • Use their imagination and translate ideas into action.
  • Gain an understanding of the principle of frame animation.
  • Draw, paint and colour objects to develop a scene.
  • Change aspects of their scene to create multiple frames.
Updated Monday, October 12, 2009 C. Pearl-Hodgins