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Rivers in Europe
I can locate rivers in Europe on a map and explain why they are important.
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- Year 3
Rivers in Europe
I can locate rivers in Europe on a map and explain why they are important.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Volga is in Russia and is the longest river in Europe.
- Major rivers in Europe include the Danube, the Dnieper, the Po, the Tagus, the Rhine and the Loire.
- Rivers such as the Danube are important as they are a border between countries.
- Rivers in Europe are important for transport, providing water and making hydro-electricity.
Keywords
Source - The source is the start of a river.
Mouth - The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.
Border - A border is the dividing line between two countries.
Hydro-electricity - Hydro-electricity is electricity created by water flowing downhill turning a turbine.
Common misconception
The River Thames is one of the longest rivers in Europe.
The River Thames is the longest river that solely flows in England but it is much shorter than other rivers in Europe.
For task A you can print out a map of Europe and ask pupils to label the special rivers and add key information about each around the map.
Teacher tip
Equipment
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the longest river in Scotland?
What is the longest river in Scotland?
River Thames
River Bann
Q2.Which of these rivers flows through England and Wales?
Which of these rivers flows through England and Wales?
River Tay
River Bann
Q3.Which of these images shows a meander?
Which of these images shows a meander?
water flowing over a steep drop
the river meets the sea
Q4.Can you put these features in the order they are found along the river? Start with the one closest to the source.
Can you put these features in the order they are found along the river? Start with the one closest to the source.
Q5.Where is the source of the River Severn?
Where is the source of the River Severn?
The Lake District in England
Next to the Atlantic Ocean
Q6.Which town does the River Severn flow through?
Which town does the River Severn flow through?
London
Cardiff
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which city does the River Thames run through?
Which city does the River Thames run through?
Paris
Vienna
Q2.What is the longest river in Europe?
What is the longest river in Europe?
River Seine
River Thames
Q3.Can you put these rivers in order of length? Start with the longest.
Can you put these rivers in order of length? Start with the longest.
Q4.How many countries does the River Danube flow through?
How many countries does the River Danube flow through?
1
5
Q5.What is the name of Italy's longest river?
What is the name of Italy's longest river?
River Thames
River Seine
Q6.What is the longest river in France?
What is the longest river in France?
River Po
River Danube
River Seine
