Then: Communication
How did people communicate with their family and friends?
People used letters to communicate.
Before newspapers, how did people get new?
People talked to each other to get news.
Long ago, how did people go to another place?
People walked from place to place.
How letters are carried today?
Today, letters are carried by airplane.
Is it easy to get news today?
Yes, it is.
How do people travel today?
Today we can travel in cars, fast trains, buses, or airplanes to go to places that are far away.
How letters were carried in the past?
Letters were carried by horse and cart, and later by train or boat.
Did people listen to the radio to get news?
Yes, they did.
People traveled long distances by train or ship.
How do people communicate with each other today?
We can use e-mail, text messages, or phone calls to communicate quickly with friends and family all over the world.
How do people get news now?
They watch the news on TV and read it on the internet anytime they want.
How long will it take to travel to places across the ocean or across the world?
It will take only one day to travel across the ocean or across the world.