Preparing for your tram adventure

This activity will help you get ready for your exciting visit to Bendigo Tramways. Get ready to explore the world of trams and discover how they connect to people, places and community life.

To complete this activity, please bring a notebook and a pencil to record your answers. 

You will complete this activity in a group of three.

Key Words

Accessibility
How easy a place, service or vehicle is to use for everyone, including people with disability, older people, or people with prams.

Depot
A place where trams are kept, repaired and looked after.

Heritage
Something from the past that is important and still valued today.

Restore
To repair something old so it can be used or appreciated again.

Repurpose
To give something a new use.

Community
A group of people who live in the same place or share a common area.

Tourism
Travelling to a place for interest, learning or enjoyment.

Visitor
A person who goes to a place for a short time, such as a tourist or guest.

Part 1: Share initial thoughts on trams  (5 mins)

Before we dive deeper, let's think about what you already know about trams. 

 

 

  • How do people use trams today?
  • What roles can trams play in a community? 

Part 2: Explore tram in the Melbourne City  (20 mins)

Now, let’s explore how trams are used in Melbourne today.

Click the link below and go to the Accessibility Videos tab. Choose one video to watch, making sure each person chooses a different video.

As you watch, write your ideas in your notebook.

Think about:

  • How are people using the tram?
  • What does the tram help people do?
  • What role does the tram play in everyday life?

 

After watching, share your ideas with your group. You can also look at the tram map on the website to see how trams connect places across the city.

 

https://yarratrams.com.au/accessibility 

Part 3: Browse and discover more (20 mins)

Next, let’s look at Bendigo Tramways. 

Look carefully at the Bendigo Tramways activity examples below. In your group, choose a different example each to explore.

As you explore, write a few notes to help with the group discussion in Part 4.

You may like to think about:

 

  • Which example do you find the most interesting? Why?
  • Why might this place or activity be important to visitors or people in the Bendigo community?

 

 

Vintage Talking Trams Map

Think about:

What can visitors learn about tram history on this tour?

Think about:
How does this tram tour help people in Bendigo?

Think about:
What makes this café experience special for visitors or customers?

If you would like to learn more, visit: https://www.bendigotramways.com/index.php 

Part 4: Thinking Again About Trams (15 mins)

Now, think again about trams in Melbourne and Bendigo.

You may like to think about:

  • How do people use trams today?
  • What roles can trams play in a community?
  • How are Bendigo’s trams different from ordinary trams?
  • Why do you think Bendigo uses trams in these different ways?

 

Work with your group to write a short reflection, then share your ideas in the Google Form below.

 

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