Reaching Grandmother’s House
Class 4 · Environmental Studies
3 ideas in Class 4 Environmental Studies, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey
Part of: Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey
Omana uses auto-rickshaws to reach a bus stand, a bus to the waterside and a ferry to cross to an island. Different vehicles help people travel along roads and across water.
Why it matters. A long journey may use several kinds of transport. Knowing what each can do helps travellers plan a route.
Try it in two minutes
- Trace the journey in order.
- Notice how people share transport and space.
- Read the correct row and column in a timetable.
Try at home. Plan a short family route and list the transport and times you would need.
Sharing Space and Crossing by Ferry
Part of: Sharing Space and Crossing by Ferry
Many travellers and their luggage board the bus, where passengers share seats. At the ferry, people pay the fare, wait for space and board when it is ready. The ferry leaves when full.
Why it matters. Public transport requires patience and cooperation. Safe boarding and shared space help many people travel together.
Try it in two minutes
- Trace the journey in order.
- Notice how people share transport and space.
- Read the correct row and column in a timetable.
Try at home. Plan a short family route and list the transport and times you would need.
Reading Routes and Timetables
Part of: Reading Routes and Timetables
A timetable lists stations, arrival and departure times, distances and travel days. Reading its rows lets travellers find a stop, work out a halt or compare journey distances.
Why it matters. Timetables help people plan when and where to travel. Comparing times and distances also builds useful number skills.
Try it in two minutes
- Trace the journey in order.
- Notice how people share transport and space.
- Read the correct row and column in a timetable.
Try at home. Plan a short family route and list the transport and times you would need.
What your child will practise
- Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey: Candy Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey: Ocean Sort (Sort It Out)
- Reading Routes and Timetables: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Sharing Space and Crossing by Ferry: Treasure Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Choosing Transport for Each Part of a Journey (8 questions)
- Quiz: Reading Routes and Timetables (8 questions)
- Quiz: Sharing Space and Crossing by Ferry (8 questions)