Science Class 2 - Transport And-Communication Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 2 - Transport And-Communication olympiad preparation
Transport and Communication
Welcome to the chapter on Transport and Communication for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn about different ways we travel from one place to another and how we talk or send messages to others. By the end of this chapter, you will know the types of transport and ways of communication we use every day!
Introduction
Transport helps us move people and goods from one place to another. Communication helps us share ideas, news, and feelings with others.
Types of Transport
- Land Transport: Cars, buses, bicycles, trains, scooters.
- Water Transport: Boats, ships, ferries.
- Air Transport: Aeroplanes, helicopters.
Why Do We Need Transport?
- To go to school, market, or visit friends.
- To carry goods from one place to another.
- To travel long distances quickly.
Types of Communication
- Speaking: Talking to people face to face.
- Writing: Sending letters, notes, or emails.
- Telephones: Talking to people far away.
- Mobile Phones: Sending messages, pictures, and making calls.
- Television and Radio: Listening to news and stories.
- Internet: Sharing information quickly all over the world.
Why Do We Need Communication?
- To share news and ideas.
- To stay in touch with family and friends.
- To learn new things.
Fun Activity: Draw and Match!
Draw a picture of your favorite transport and a way you like to communicate. Match the transport to where it moves (land, water, air).
Summary
- Transport helps us travel and carry things.
- Communication helps us share and connect with others.
- There are many types of transport and ways to communicate.
Practice Questions
- Name two land transport vehicles.
- How do ships travel?
- What do we use to talk to someone far away?
- Name one way to send a message quickly.
- Why do we need transport?
Challenge Yourself
- List three ways you communicate with your friends.
- Draw and color a vehicle that moves in the air.
Did You Know?
- The first aeroplane flew more than 100 years ago!
- You can send messages to anyone in the world using the internet.
Glossary
- Transport: Moving people or things from one place to another.
- Communication: Sharing ideas, news, or feelings.
- Vehicle: Something that helps us travel (car, bus, boat, aeroplane).
Answers to Practice Questions
- Car, bus (any two land vehicles).
- On water.
- Telephone or mobile phone.
- By sending a message on a mobile phone or computer.
- To travel and carry things from one place to another.
Transport and communication make our world connected and easy to explore!