Home Plan - [JG3-L2-U1-LC3-11 Communication – Media – Planes, Traines, and Snowmobiles]
The document discusses the significance of books, libraries, and various global modes of transportation, emphasizing traveling by land and sea, including unique vehicles like snowmobiles and seaplanes. It presents vocabulary related to transportation and cultural preservation using engaging questions and images for students’ comprehension. Additionally, it covers the use of seaplanes in Greece for island hopping, highlighting their speed compared to boats and mentions the efficiency of helicopters as air ambulances. An incident involving an air ambulance aiding a woman in an isolated area in England is also described.
Contents
- Pages 1—20: Books, libraries, transport.
- Pages 21—42: Seaplanes for island-hopping.
Pages 1—20: Books, libraries, transport.
This section of the document discusses the importance of books and libraries, as well as various modes of transportation used globally. It covers topics like traveling by land, especially mentioning subways, and traveling by sea using boats and ferries. It also touches on unique forms of transportation like snowmobiles in remote communities and seaplanes for reaching islands without airports. The text explains vocabulary related to transportation and cultural preservation, using questions and images to engage students in understanding the concepts. Additionally, the section includes interactive activities for comprehension and vocabulary development, such as answering questions, defining words, and discussing preferences.
Pages 21—42: Seaplanes for island-hopping.
This section of the document discusses the use of seaplanes as a mode of transportation to islands that do not have airports, focusing on Greece with its numerous small islands. Seaplanes are preferred by avid island hoppers as they offer a faster mode of travel between islands compared to boats. The term “avid” in this context means extremely eager or excited. Additionally, the document mentions the efficiency of using helicopters as air ambulances, providing examples of how they can quickly reach patients in need. Lastly, it describes an incident where an air ambulance came to the rescue of a woman with a broken leg in an isolated area in England.