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
- 1How do waves create both cliffs and beaches?
- 2Should humans always try to stop the sea from eroding the land?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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