Class 3 - EVS - Transport

Learning Objectives

Students will understand what transport means.
Students will learn the three types of transport: land, water, and air.
Students will give examples of vehicles used in each type.
Students will know why transport is important in our life.
Students will learn simple safety rules for the road.

Let Us Begin!

How do you come to school every day? Some of you walk, some come by bus, and some ride a bicycle. When your family goes to another city, you may travel by train or car.

The vehicles that carry us from one place to another are called means of transport. Let us learn about the different ways people travel!

What Is Transport?

Transport means moving people or things from one place to another. We use different vehicles for transport. Some vehicles move on land, some on water, and some in the air.

Think about it: How would you send a gift to your cousin in another city? You would use transport!

Three Types of Transport

1. Land Transport

These vehicles move on roads and railway tracks on land.

Examples: Bus, car, auto-rickshaw, bicycle, train, bullock cart, motorcycle, truck.

In India, many people travel by bus and train. In villages, bullock carts are still used.

2. Water Transport

These vehicles move on water -- rivers, lakes, and seas.

Examples: Boat, ship, steamer, ferry.

In Kerala, people use boats to travel through the backwaters. Big ships carry goods across the sea.

3. Air Transport

These vehicles fly in the air. They are the fastest means of transport.

Examples: Aeroplane, helicopter.

When we need to travel very far, like from Delhi to Chennai, we can take an aeroplane. It is very fast!

Think about it: Which type of transport is the fastest? Which one is the slowest?

Why Is Transport Important?

Transport helps us in many ways:

It takes us to school, office, market, and hospital.
It carries food, vegetables, and goods from one place to another.
Ambulances take sick people to the hospital quickly.
Fire engines rush to put out fires.
It helps us visit our family and friends in faraway places.

Key Words and Meanings

Word	Meaning
Transport	Moving people or things from one place to another
Vehicle	A machine used for carrying people or goods (bus, car, ship)
Land transport	Vehicles that move on roads or tracks (bus, train, car)
Water transport	Vehicles that move on water (boat, ship)
Air transport	Vehicles that fly in the air (aeroplane, helicopter)
Fuel	Something that makes a vehicle run, like petrol or diesel

Safety Rules on the Road

Always walk on the footpath. If there is no footpath, walk on the left side of the road.
Look right, then left, then right again before crossing the road.
Cross the road only at the zebra crossing.
Follow traffic lights: Red means STOP, Yellow means WAIT, Green means GO.
Never put your hands or head out of a moving bus or car.
Always wear a seatbelt in a car and a helmet on a motorcycle.

Key Points to Remember

Transport means moving people or things from one place to another.
There are three types: land, water, and air transport.
Bus, car, train, and bicycle are land transport.
Boat and ship are water transport.
Aeroplane and helicopter are air transport.
Air transport is the fastest. Walking is the slowest.
Always follow road safety rules to stay safe.

Examples from Daily Life

Example 1: Going to School

Anita lives in Jaipur. She takes a school bus every morning. The bus is a land transport. It runs on the road and uses diesel as fuel.

Example 2: A Boat Ride in Kerala

During the holidays, Rahul's family visited Alleppey in Kerala. They rode on a houseboat through the backwaters. The boat is a water transport.

Example 3: Flying to Grandma's House

Meena's grandmother lives in Kolkata. Meena lives in Mumbai. Her family took an aeroplane to reach Kolkata in just two hours. The aeroplane is air transport.

Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

Moving people or things from one place to another is called .
Bus, car, and train are examples of transport.
The fastest means of transport is transport.
We should cross the road at the .
A is used to travel on water.

B. Multiple Choice Questions

Which of these is water transport?
(a) Bus(b) Ship(c) Train(d) Helicopter
What does a red traffic light mean?
(a) Go(b) Wait(c) Stop(d) Turn
Which vehicle flies in the air?
(a) Boat(b) Bicycle(c) Aeroplane(d) Bullock cart

C. Short Answer Questions

Name two examples each of land, water, and air transport.
Why is transport important in our life?
Write two safety rules you should follow on the road.

Think and Do -- Fun Activity

Sort the Vehicles: Write each vehicle name in the correct column below: Aeroplane, Boat, Bus, Ship, Helicopter, Train, Car, Ferry, Bicycle, Truck.

Land Transport	Water Transport	Air Transport
1.	1.	1.
2.	2.	2.
3.
4.

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