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Welcome to...
Steve
Katie
Ben
Meet Steve, he’s
about to go to high
school in September.
Gigi
This is Steve’s sister
Katie, who is in Year 9
at Metro High.
Ben is Steve’s best
mate and is about to
start high school too.
Here’s Gigi,
Katie’s best friend.
In this workshop you will learn all about the different aspects of using public transport.
Steve, Ben, Katie and Gigi are about to plan some journeys on public transport. See if you
can help them out. Watch the video and then answer the questions in this workbook.
Keep your workbook safe as it contains useful information for you to use in the future!
Section 1
Planning a journey
in advance
There are lots of things to think about when travelling on public
transport. Circle three that are important to you.
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Having
the right
pass
Bus
number
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much
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Knowing
the bus
times
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Section 2
Online journey planning
with Metro’s websites
This is how long
each section of
the journey takes
The ‘m’ stands for
minutes not miles!
This is the bus
number or
ser vice number.
To find out how lon
g
the whole journey
takes, just add the
minutes together.
gives you information on all
school transport
Questions
Answer the questions below about Ben and Steve’s journey’s to school.
A. How long does Ben’s whole journey take?
B. What is the bus number Ben needs to catch?
C. Which website would you visit for school travel information? (circle your answer)
www.myskoolbusbruv.com
www.generationm.co.uk
www.jollygoodbuses.co.uk
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Section 3
Reading a bus
stop timetable
Remem
ber, bus
and train
timetab
les
are alwa
ys in the
24hr clo
ck form
at.
The bus number
is displayed here.
‘Then at’
the
If there is always a bus at
the
ur,
same time each ho
15,
timetable will say ‘Then at
……
05…
and
55
25, 35, 45,
Until’
Bus times are different
on a Monday to Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
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They are the minutes pas
the
e
tim
the
each hour and
bus will come.
Here is an example of
what a timetable would
look like if we wrote all
the times out. Look how
much more space we
would need!
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Questions
Draw your answer on the clock and also in the digital clock in 24hr format
A
If Ben and Steve arrived at the bus
stop on a Thursday at 16:40, what
time would their next bus come?
Hint: Look at Monday to Friday then
find the first time after 16:40.
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B
C
What time does the first number
10 bus come on Monday to
Friday?
If you arrived at this bus stop at
12:30 on a Tuesday, what time
would your next bus come?
Hint: This will be the earliest time.
Hint: Check the ‘then at’ section.
Section 4
Metro’s services
There are lots
of
different way
s to find
out bus inform
ation.
MetroLine Call Ce
ntre
0113 245 7676
Next
Find “Your
e
Bus” onlin
All bus stops have
a unique number
1. Visit Metro’s website
at www.wymetro.com
3. All bus services
in the next hour will
be displayed.
2. Enter your bus stop
number and click go!
Questions
Can you answer the questions about Metro’s services?
A. How long would you have to wait for the number 15 bus?
mins
B. What is MetroLine’s phone number?
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Bus safety
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Buses are fitted with ....
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bouncy castles
Remember your manners
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.............................. and ........
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MP3 players
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If you forget your money or your bus pass you will not be able to travel.
TRUE
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All public transport is fitted with seat belts.
TRUE
If you don’t signal to the driver by putting your arm out they will not stop.
If you cross in front or behind the bus, the driver may not see you and you could
be involved in an accident.
?
FALSE
FALSE
TRUE
Ringing the bell more than once lets the driver know that you really want to get off.
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whateva
thank you
Messing around at a bus stop is OK, as long as you don’t step onto the road.
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pay
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children
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE
FALSE
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Extra activities
Test your knowledge in these safe
and green travel activities.
Road
Safety
Circle the 7
dangerous activities
that are happening
in this picture.
Apply for your
Young Person’s PhotoCard now!
You will need a Young Person’s PhotoCard when you
turn 11 to get half-fare bus and train travel in West Yorkshire.
Apply online at www.wymetro.com
What will your PhotoC
ard look like?
Draw yourself in the bla
nk space.
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Bicycle safety &
Independent traveling
Bicycle Safety
As it’s a nice day, Steve has decided to cycle to school today.
Circle the things that he needs to remember before he sets off.
Tiara
Gloves
Hi-Vis clothes
Lights
Cup o’ tea
Bike-clips
Helmet
Watch
Bike-pump
Mr. Biggles
Independent Travelling
Which mode of
travel do you think
is the greenest?
Number them in order
1-6 starting with
the greenest!
Ben is getting the bus home on his own and is a bit nervous. Help him
make the right decisions to get home safely by filling in the gaps with
one of the following words.
late, bus driver, phone, trustworthy, money, time, quickest, address, dark,
friends, plan
Know your
Car
Ask the
…….......…. and
…….......…. if you’re
home …….......….
unsure where to get
number.
…….......….
your journey in
advance
Ring your
parents if you
off.
think you might be
…….......…. .
When walking, the
Bus
Walking
…….......…. way isn’t always
the safest. Stick to main
roads.
Safety in numbers.
Travel with …….......….
if you can.
Tell an adult
Train
Keep some extra
where you are and
…….......…. in case of
what …….......….
emergencies.
you expect to
be home.
Bicycle
Only ask a
…….......…. adult
the best way to get
Tram
visit
home.
Avoid
travelling in the
…….......….
If possible.
Go to www.generationm.co.uk/teachers for all answers!