What was used then?

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Explore the slide show of objects from the past. Look at the images, read the descriptions and discuss.

Tram

An old electric tram travelling along rails with a conductor standing on the step

This old tram carries people from one place to another. It runs on rails and is powered by electricity. The conductor in his uniform sells tickets to the passengers.

Steam ship

An old white steam ship with a red and black funnel. Black smoke is pouring out of the funnel

When it was first built, the New Zealand steamship Earnslaw carried sheep, cows and people around Lake Wakatipu. Now it carries tourists around the lake. People shovel coal into a furnace and it burns to make the steam that moves the ship.

Hot air balloon

An oval shaped hot air balloon carrying two men in a cane basket underneath.

This old hot air balloon has two people riding in the basket. The people watching have clothes from a long time ago.

Penny farthing bike

A penny farthing bicycle with a very large front wheel and a small back wheel. The handlebars are above the large wheel.

This is a penny farthing bike with one large front wheel and a very small wheel at the back. The pedals are attached to the centre of the front wheel. The handlebars are above the front wheel.

Teacher questions

Teachers could ask the following questions during this activity.