Modern vs. Historical Daily Life

How is life different now compared to long ago?

• It is exactly the same

• It is much harder

• It has changed a lot

• It is only a little different

How did people travel to work a long time ago?

• By car

• By bus

• On horses

• By train

What was a common way to travel a very long time ago?

• Riding in cars

• Riding on horses

• Riding bicycles

• Riding in buses

How did people send letters to each other in the past?

• They used computers

• They sent someone to deliver them

• They used phones

• They used text messages

How do people send messages quickly today?

• By sending letters

• By sending emails

• By sending pigeons

• By sending smoke signals

What did people use for light at night a long time ago?

• Electric lamps

• Flashlights

• Lanterns and candles

• Streetlights

What kind of lights do we use in our homes today?

• Candle lights

• Lanterns

• Electric lights

• Fire lights

How did people get water for their homes before faucets were common?

• They bought bottled water

• They used buckets

• They used water pumps

• They waited for rain

How do we usually get water in our homes today?

• From a well

• From a river

• From faucets

• With buckets

How do people cook their food today?

• On open fires

• On stoves

• Over a campfire

• Using a sun oven