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===Notes for teachers===
===Notes for teachers===
Transport systems in India can be very interesting to learn about. Teachers can bring information about the history of Indian transport systems to make class interesting and lively. For eg. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_India#Railway Indian Railways began in 1853] when British introduced Railways to India. Also discussing about why transport systems were introduced, (the Britishers were not interested in development of India, as much as transporting their goods and defence equipment/people).
Transport systems in India can be very interesting to learn about. Teachers can bring information about the history of Indian transport systems to make class interesting and lively. For eg. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_India#Railway Indian Railways began in 1853] when British introduced Railways to India. Also discussing about why transport systems were introduced, (the Britishers were not interested in development of India, as much as transporting their goods and defence equipment/people).
See short video on history of transport!!
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A discussion on why different modes of transport are needed (how they may be complementing one another) may also give a holistic picture to learners. While rail can support mass transportation of both people and goods, and for long distances, air travel is for quick transport of people and select cargo items only. Rail transport can reach final destination which other modes cannot. (this is suggested as an activity.
A discussion on why different modes of transport are needed (how they may be complementing one another) may also give a holistic picture to learners. While rail can support mass transportation of both people and goods, and for long distances, air travel is for quick transport of people and select cargo items only. Rail transport can reach final destination which other modes cannot. (this is suggested as an activity.
===Activities===
===Activities===
