| 1. Traffic problems Looking at the recent traffic problem in Leixlip and efforrs to solve it. |
2. Public transport Looking at travel by train or bus as an alternative to car. |
| 3. National roads The contribution of major roads to transport. |
4. A view from above A chance to investigate Leixlip from the sky. |
Unit explained
Section 1: Traffic Problems
Children will explore the traffic problem in the village of Leixlip and attempts to solve it.
Section 2: Public Transport
Children will examine public transport as an alternative to travel by car.
Section 3: National Roads
Children will discuss the value of the new motorway and its contribution to solving the traffic problem.
Section 4: A view from above
This section gives children a chance to look at Leixlip from above by exploring aerial photographs.