WALA: Road traffic

WALA: Road traffic

L.O: to name various types of roads. Identify the characteristics of roads today.

INTRODUCTION

The first roads were bumpy, twisting, narrow, muddy tracks used by people and their herds of animals.

About 2000 years ago The Romans built straight roads in Europe and North Africa so that soldiers could march easily from one part of the Roman empire to another. Romans roads were paved with stones and had a sloping surface to allow rainwater to drain away.

Group discussion

( Do this work in pairs. Masks must be on.) Discuss with your partner

Group 1: Roads and Development.

Group 2: "A" roads and minor roads.

Group 3: What are roads like today.

Group presentations

Each pair to be given an opportunity to present their findings.

What are roads like today?

* Many country roads follow the routes of the first tracks.

* The most important roads are called motorways.

* A motorway is named with the letter M, Followed by a number,e.g M1, M27

* Motorways have two or more lanes in each direction,separated by a central barrier.

* They have no Sharp bend,steep hills,crossroads, round about or traffic lights

"A" roads and Minor roads.

* Other Important main roads are called ' A ' Roads. e.g A1, A653

* Many ' A ' roads have just one lane in each direction. When they have two or more lanes, they are called dual carriage.

*Many 'A' roads are built like motorways, but others have traffic lights, crossroads, round about and steep hills.

* Minor roads are not as important as motorways or 'A' roads. They have names like B113 or B723.

Roads and Development

* Factories and shops need a good road network to move their goods.

* If an area has good roads, new factories , offices and shops may be built there attracting new jobs.

* Many factories and supermarkets are now built on the outskirts of a town where roads are less busy than those nearer the middle.

* Houses , Schools, and hospitals also need good road network.

Plenary

Conclude the lesson by asking oral questions about the topic.