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October 4, 2012
Bell Work – How is technology created? Why is
technology important in transportation?
Video of Various Types of Transportation
Model Airplane Experts Unite!!!
Low bridge!
Local importance: The Erie Canal
Automobiles
Henry Ford and the Model T
The Airplane
Where and when did the first flight ever take place?
The first flight took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on a beach, in 1903
Wilbur and Orville Wright (brothers) created the first airplane.
Made of wood and canvas and only flew a small distance!
Making Improvements
People became inspired to build their own planes.
New materials would begin to be used in the construction of these newer airplanes.
Planes could now travel longer distances and at higher speeds.
Helped businesses like the postal service.
Commercial and Jet Eras
First commercial passenger plane built 1933- it only held 10 passengers!
This plane could make smooth takeoffs and landings
WWII led to innovation in planes As a result, Jet airplanes begin to
become more common in military and commercial use.
Airplanes Today
Airplanes are one of the most common methods of travel throughout the world.
In 2010, Atlanta, GA airport sees over 89 million passengers!!
Airplanes are bigger, lighter, and stronger than ever before!
Some planes can fly over 9,000 miles at once
Airplanes can now fly longer distances due to decreased weight.
New Emphasis being placed on the customer experience.
YOUR TASK!
In groups, you are going to become experts on one of three areas of transportation: The Erie Canal The Transcontinental Railroad The Automobile
You will then mix groups to share your expertise with others.
