Rivers, Coasts, and Water Systems · Physical Systems

Coastal Erosion and Protection

Investigating how the sea shapes the Irish coastline and the methods used to prevent coastal erosion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do waves create both cliffs and beaches?
  2. 2Should humans always try to stop the sea from eroding the land?
  3. 3How does rising sea levels threaten coastal communities in Ireland?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Physical worldsNCCA: Primary - Environmental awareness and care
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: Global Connections and Local Landscapes
Unit: Rivers, Coasts, and Water Systems
Period: Physical Systems

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