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Rivers: what's special about them?

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Why this, why now

This unit explores how rivers change the land as they flow. Pupils learn about the journey of a river from source to mouth, the effects of flooding, and what makes rivers important. They compare rivers in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Rivers: what's special about them?

This unit explores how rivers change the land as they flow. Pupils learn about the journey of a river from source to mouth, the effects of flooding, and what makes rivers important. They compare rivers in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.

8 lessons
  1. Introducing rivers
  2. The river's journey
  3. Rivers in Europe
  4. Rivers in the UK
  5. Mighty rivers of the world
  6. Flooding rivers
  7. Flooding impacts and solutions
  8. River processes and landforms