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Grade: 4

Subject: Social Sciences (History)

Topic: Transport Through Time

Theme: Past, Present, and Future of Land Transport

Time Allocation: 1 hour (CAPS guideline for Grade 4 History lessons)

Purpose: To help learners understand how transport has changed over time and encourage them to think critically about possible future developments.

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Identify examples of past and present land transport.

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Compare how transport has changed over time (e.g., speed, safety, energy sources).

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Use AI tools to explore and predict future transport developments.

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Work collaboratively in groups to discuss and present findings.

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The History of Horse-Drawn Vehicles | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation

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Vehicles Of The Future - Future Transportation System 2050

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Social Sciences History textbook (Grade 4)

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Social Sciences History textbook (Grade 4)

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Learner Activity (Past, Present and Future Transport)

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Learner Activity (Past, Present and Future Transport)

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1.What do you notice?

2. How has transport changed?

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Learners view the futuristic flying car image.

In groups of 5, they answer these questions:

1. How do you think people will travel in the future?

2. Will flying cars reduce traffic?

3. What environmental impacts could they have?

4. How might they be powered?

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1. Learners ask AI: Who created the first petrol-powered car?

2. Learners design their own “future transport” using AI tools.

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Teacher observes group discussions.

Learners’ posts on Padlet columns are reviewed for accuracy and creativity.

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Historical enquiry (CAPS)

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Use of digital/AI tools

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Knowledge of transport through time (2 marks)

Comparison and analysis (3 marks)

Participation in group discussion (2 marks)

Creative use of AI(3 marks)
(Total: 10 marks)

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Learner's research another form of transport not covered in class (e.g., bicycles, ships, trains).

Post on Padlet under the correct category (Past/Present/Future) with:

1. An image (or AI-generated picture).

2. A short description (2–3 sentences) of how it changed people’s lives.