Transportation by Water — Means, Advantages and Disadvantages | Primary 1 Basic Science Term 3 Week 8

Week 8: Transportation by Water

Subject: Basic Science and Technology  |  Class: Primary 1  |  Term: 3rd Term

Previous Lesson: Land and Air Transportation — Week 6

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should be able to:

1. Describe water transportation.
2. State different means of water transportation.
3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of water transportation.

Lesson 1 — Meaning and Means of Water Transportation

Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another by land, air, and water.

Water transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another by water.

Examples of water transportation include:

• Ships
• Boats
• Ferries
• Cruise ships
• Submarines
• Yacht

Lesson 2 — Advantages and Disadvantages of Water Transportation

Advantages

1. It is less expensive.
2. It is safer.
3. It has large storage capacity.
4. It is environmentally friendly.

Disadvantages

1. Bad weather affects water transportation.
2. There are few seaports and ships.
3. Some equipment is very expensive.
4. It is a very slow means of transportation.
5. Lack of professional sailors.
6. Sea weed and ice can cause problems.

Lesson Evaluation

1. Explain the meaning of water transportation.
2. State 3 means of water transportation.
3. Mention 3 advantages of water transportation.
4. Explain 3 disadvantages of water transportation.

Next Lesson: Exploring Our Environment — Week 9