A resource is anything that can be used for a human need.

Sanitation systems take dirty water and other waste products away.

17 Global Goals created by the United Nations (UN), designed to be a way of working towards a better and more sustainable future for the world.

Water inequalities

Geography

The water cycle

Water flow around buildings

Water around the world

Water supply and demand in the UK

Water ownership

Links to 'Rivers: What, where and how?' where knowledge of the water cycle can be applied, and to 'Climate zones: What are they and why do they matter?', where the distribution of rainfall can be used along with temperature to understand global patterns.

Links to 'Cold places: What is it like at the North and South Poles?' and 'Hot places: What is it like near the Equator?', and to work on weather and distribution of rainfall and temperature.

This unit introduces the water cycle and explores how water moves through natural and built environments. Pupils investigate how water is used, supplied and owned, and consider how access to water differs in the UK and around the world.

The water cycle: why is it important?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Some countries in the world have more water than they need.

Not all countries in the world have enough water.

All countries in the world have a water surplus.

All countries in the world have enough water.

Look at the map. Identify two statements that are true.

all the pipes, drains, sewers and treatment involved in supplying clean water

making sure that we wash our hands before eating food

cleaning that is done in places like hospitals and clinics

Which of the following are possible consequences of not having access to sanitation?

Complete the sentence. The UN has created 17 global __________ to make the world a better place by 2030.

access to clean water and sanitation for all

What does global goal 6 hope to achieve by 2030?

Which of these describes the water that comes out of taps at home?

What do we call water that has been used?

Water utility companies clean the wastewater.

All countries around the world have enough water.

There are no countries in the world that do not have enough water.

There are some countries in the world that do not have enough water.

All countries around the world have the same amount of water.

Look at the map. Choose the statement that you believe is correct.

Which of the following increases demand for water?

Why do some people not have access to a clean water supply?

Water inequalities

Lesson outcome

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