You will need to decide where you are going to go, how you will get there, and what you will need to take with you. You will need to gather some information about transportation to help you make good decisions. It will form the outline that we will use to learn about the various forms of transportation. During our study we will want to find out what we need to know in order to go on an imaginary trip.
Short trips can cost less than long trips, but a trip to Disneyland nearby can be very expensive.
Think about what you will need when you are away from home. Don't forget your toothbrush and your Teddy Bear. Prior to beginning this unit the teacher should assemble many of the wide variety of resources that are available, including books and magazines. The teacher should also check the Websites to see if they can be used in the classroom or in a Lab. The alternative would be to print them out for the student to see.