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= Concept Map =
= Concept Map =
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=Additional References=
=Additional References=
==How the topic is discussed in NCERT Books==
==How the topic is discussed in NCERT Books==
==Useful websites==
==Useful websites==
[#http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_India Wikipedia, worlds most popular encyclopadia!]
#http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_transport_in_Mumbai
#http://www.facts-about-india.com/transportation-in-India.php
#[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/transport/getting-around Lonely Planet is a popular book that helps you in planning your own travel, worth reading before you travel to any place]
#[http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/SOUTHASIAEXT/EXTSARREGTOPTRANSPORT/0,,contentMDK:20703625~menuPK:868822~pagePK:34004173~piPK:34003707~theSitePK:579598,00.html World Bank site on Indian Transport]
$[http://indiatransportportal.com/ more commercial information on Indian Transport]
==Reference Books==
==Reference Books==
'''Please describe the key ideas to be conveyed in this section. Also broken down in details by each idea'''
'''Please describe the key ideas to be conveyed in this section. Also broken down in details by each idea'''
==Key Idea #1==
==Key Idea #1 Introduction to transport==
===Learning objectives===
===Learning objectives===
#Understand the concept of transportation
#Understand the need for transportation
#Know different modes of transportation and their advantages and disadvantages
#Mass transportation as a new phenomenon
===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).
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.
===Activities===
===Activities===
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.''' [[Transport_system_of_india_introduction_activity1]]
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''[[Transport_system_of_india_introduction_activity2]]
==Key Idea #2 Mass transportation==
What are the key ideas to be covered
What are the key ideas to be covered
===Learning objectives===
===Learning objectives===
#Understand the need for mass transportation
#Become aware of different mass transport systems and Urban transport systems
===Notes for teachers===
===Notes for teachers===
===Activities===
===Activities===
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''[[Transport_system_of_india_introduction_activity2 |Mass transportation discussion]]
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
==Key Idea #3 Transport as a tertiary sector==
What are the key ideas to be covered
How Transport as a tertiary sector supports the primary and secondary sectors of the economy and in turn contributes to economic development and growth (connect this geography chapter to the economics chapter on [[Sectors_Of_Indian_Economy |'sectors of Indian economy']])
===Learning objectives===
Understand role of transport as a tertiary sector
===Notes for teachers===
===Notes for teachers===
===Activities===
===Activities===
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #1 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
#Activity No #2 '''Concept Name - Activity No.'''
=Assessment activities for CCE=
=Assessment activities for CCE=
=Project Ideas=
=Project Ideas=
Collect newspaper articles on various road and railway projects in India. Collect photos and videos and make a 'digital story' on Indian transport.
Write an essay on 'Prime Minister Village Road scheme', refer #[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pradhan_Mantri_Gram_Sadak_Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana)]
#[http://rural.nic.in/sites/programmes-schemes-PMGSY.asp Government of India site]
=Community Based Project=
=Community Based Project=
Visit your grama panchayat. Find out information about their programmes for building the village roads. Do they use funds from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pradhan_Mantri_Gram_Sadak_Yojana Pradhan_Mantri_Gram_Sadak_Yojana?] scheme?
Who does the road development work? What materials are required? Do village roads use the same materials as national highways? Discuss with the panchayat staff and also with your parents about this.
=Textbook Feedback=
=Textbook Feedback=