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The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes · Autumn Term

Introduction to Rivers

Tracing the path of a river from its beginning to where it meets the sea, identifying key features along the way.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the journey of a river from its source to its mouth.
  2. Identify the key features found along a river's course.
  3. Analyze how a river changes the landscape as it flows.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Rivers and the Water Cycle
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes
Period: Autumn Term

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