The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.

A border is the dividing line between two countries.

Hydro-electricity is electricity created by water flowing downhill turning a turbine.

Rivers in Europe

Geography

Introducing rivers

River processes and landforms

The river's journey

Flooding rivers

Flooding impacts and solutions

Rivers in the UK

Mighty rivers of the world

This unit links to 'Climate zones: What are they and why do they matter?' in which the influence of climate on global geographies and environmental regions is developed with reference to understanding of the water cycle and rivers.

This unit builds on 'The water cycle: why is it important?' and develops this understanding further to investigate where water goes to and to look at where and why the major rivers are located and how local rivers are affected by weather variations. 

This unit explores how rivers change the land as they flow. Pupils learn about the journey of a river from source to mouth, the effects of flooding, and what makes rivers important. They compare rivers in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.

Rivers: what's special about them?

Which city does the River Thames run through?

Can you put these rivers in order of length? Start with the longest.

How many countries does the River Danube flow through?

What is the name of Italy's longest river?

Which of these rivers flows through England and Wales?

Can you put these features in the order they are found along the river? Start with the one closest to the source.

Which town does the River Severn flow through?

Rivers in Europe

Lesson outcome