Rivers and Lakes of the UK
Identifying major rivers and lakes across the UK and understanding their importance for settlements and wildlife.
Key Questions
- Explain the importance of rivers for early human settlements in the UK.
- Compare the characteristics of a major UK river to a major UK lake.
- Predict the impact on local communities if a major river were to dry up.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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