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The water cycle: why is it important?

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Why this, why now

This unit introduces the water cycle and explores how water moves through natural and built environments. Pupils investigate how water is used, supplied and owned, and consider how access to water differs in the UK and around the world.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 2 / 6

The water cycle: why is it important?

This unit introduces the water cycle and explores how water moves through natural and built environments. Pupils investigate how water is used, supplied and owned, and consider how access to water differs in the UK and around the world.

6 lessons
  1. Water ownership
  2. Water supply and demand in the UK
  3. Water around the world
  4. Water flow around buildings
  5. Water inequalities
  6. The water cycle