GIL Presentations on Transport
On Wednesday, Fraser, Moses, Melanite, Karl and I did our presentations on our Guided Inquiry Learning on Transport.
My two transports were Rickshaws and Donkeys. The best one was probably Rickshaws. Donkeys sounded weird because the second question which was “Who invented it” sounded really funny.
But anyway I had a really great time presenting my work with Fraser, Karl, Mele, and Moses.
Donkeys Used As Transport
Introduction
In term 3 I had been learning about different types of transport. I had 5 main questions on transport that I wanted answers for. These questions were:
1.Who invented the
2.When was it made?
3.Why was it made?
4.How has it changed over time?
5.What is it made of?
Who invented it
God created all creatures of the universe. I know from the bible about the story of creation. The donkey was created to carry people and goods. It is a strong animal.
Information
Donkeys are really fast they have a good memory. Donkeys don't like being kept on their own although a single Donkey will live quite happily with goats.Donkeys are really rare. 
More Information
1.Donkeys are often fielded with horses due to the calming effect they have on nervous horses.
2.If a donkey is introduced to a mare and foal, the foal will often turn to the donkey for support after its mother.
Interesting Facts
1. Donkeys are used by people for carrying people and goods.
2.The wealth of the Egyptians was due to the precious metals carried from Africa by donkeys.
3. Donkeys were used to carry silk from the Pacific Ocean to
the Mediterranean in return for trade goods. 
Interesting Facts about Donkeys
1. In Greece donkeys were used for working on the narrow paths between vines and their work in vineyards spread as far as Spain. 2.The donkey was associated with the Syrian God of Wine, Dionysus.Wine, Dionysus. 
Facts about Donkeys
1.Donkeys can live for over 50 years donkeys are really strong and intelligent.
2.A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size.
3.Donkeys have a really good memory they can recognize areas and other donkeys.
Information about Donkeys
1.The Roman Army moved donkeys into Northern Europe using them in agriculture, vineyards and as pack animals.
2. Donkeys are used as guard animals for cattle, sheep and goats.
Conclusion
I learnt a lot about donkeys and how they have been used as transport vehicles from ancient to modern times in different countries of the world. In future, if oil and gas run out, I think people will revert to using donkeys, camels and horses to travel and to transport goods.
By Jahsiah
