Transport in Two Cities

Lesson Overview

Unit: Leeds vs Kisumu: Geography
Lesson Number: 6 of 6
Year Group: Year 2
Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Area: Geography – Human and Physical Geography
National Curriculum Link: Pupils should develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom, and their locality. They should understand key geographical similarities and differences when studying human and physical geography of a small area in the United Kingdom and a small area in a contrasting non-European country.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will:

1. Identify different types of transport used in Leeds and Kisumu.
2. Compare how people travel in both cities.
3. Create simple transport maps for Leeds and Kisumu.
4. Discuss how transport affects daily life in both locations.

Key Vocabulary

• Public transport
• Road network
• Accessibility
• Map
• Route
• Comparison

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Lesson Structure

Starter Activity (10 minutes) – What is Transport?

1. Discussion:

   • Show images of buses, trains, cars, bicycles, and boats.
   • Ask students: "Which of these do people use in Leeds? Which do people use in Kisumu?"
   • Introduce key transport differences between the two cities (e.g., Matatus in Kisumu, double-decker buses in Leeds).

2. Think-Pair-Share:

   • Students discuss with a partner: "How do you travel to school?"
   • Share a few answers with the class.

Main Activity (35 minutes) – Comparing Transport Systems

1. Group Work: Matching Transport to Cities (15 minutes)

   • Divide the class into small groups.
   • Each group receives pictures of different transport types (e.g., bus, matatu, train, tuk-tuk).
   • Groups sort them into two categories: Leeds or Kisumu.
   • After sorting, discuss each choice as a class and correct any misconceptions.

2. Creating Simple Transport Maps (20 minutes)

   • Show a simplified example of a transport map for Leeds (using key routes).
   • Show a simplified map of Kisumu’s main roads and transport routes.
   • Each student draws a simple transport map for both cities, adding key routes or places.
   • Encourage basic map symbols (e.g., bus icons, road lines).

Plenary (15 minutes) – How Does Transport Affect Daily Life?

1. Class Discussion:

   • "How do transport systems help people get to school, work, or shops?"
   • "Which city do you think has an easier transport system for getting to places? Why?"
   • "What might be difficult about travelling in Kisumu? What might be difficult about travelling in Leeds?"

2. Vote:

   • Students vote on one question: "If you could visit either city, which transport would you like to try and why?"

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Assessment Opportunities

• Observing students' ability to sort transport methods correctly.
• Checking accuracy and creativity in their transport maps.
• Listening to responses during discussions.

Resources Needed

• Images of transport systems in Leeds and Kisumu.
• Paper and coloured pencils for map drawings.
• Printed outlines of both cities’ major transport routes (optional).

Differentiation

• Support: Provide a pre-drawn map outline for students who need extra help.
• Challenge: Ask higher-ability students to include travel time estimates or distances on their transport maps.

Cross-Curricular Links

• Maths: Understanding direction and simple map-reading.
• ICT: If available, students could explore a simple online map of the two cities.

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Reflection & Next Steps

Since this is the final lesson in the unit, encourage students to reflect:

• "What was your favourite part of learning about Leeds and Kisumu?"
• "What are some things that are the same in both cities?"
• "What surprised you the most about how people travel in Kisumu compared to Leeds?"

The teacher may want to display students' transport maps in the classroom or compile a class project comparing the two cities.