Lesson plan - Interview my parents and grandparents

During this lesson, students will interview their parents, caregivers, family members, grandparents or local senior citizens to gain an understanding of how transport options and choices have changed over time. Students will have the opportunity to discuss how these changes have impacted the natural and built environment. 

Use the information in this guide to help you complete the activity with students. See also Links to Western Australian Curriculum on page 4.

Year level: Years 3 – 9

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to: 

•    Write interview questions to assist in their research on transport options and choices.

•    Consider how the world has changed over the last few generations.

•    Record interviews and present findings including conclusions;

•    Create a historical record.

•    Identify how the introduction of cars has had an impact on the environment, health and social interaction over time.

•    Predict new modes of transport.