How Transportation and Communication Networks Influence Economic Development in Different Regions
Additional resources for further exploration
Learn about the challenges of trading along the Silk Road in this Asia Society lesson plan for elementary grades.
http://asiasociety.org/education/resources-schools/elementary-lesson-plans/trade-along-silk-roads
The main ‘vehicles' used on the Silk Road were camels. Discover more about them here.
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/trade/horcamae.html
For grades K-2, try this lesson plan on planes, trains, and automobiles.
http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/activityDetail.asp?activityID=75
Click the link below for 10 transportation activities for kids.