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Year 3

Rivers: what's special about them?

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Introducing rivers

I can describe the key features of a river system and explain how rivers drain the land.

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River processes and landforms

I can describe processes happening in a river and landforms that they create

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

The river's journey

I can describe changes in a river and its landforms as it flows along its course.

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1 Video

Flooding rivers

You can identify some causes and impacts of flooding and give recent examples.

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1 Video

Flooding impacts and solutions

I can explain the short and long term impacts of flooding and describe ways that flooding can be reduced.

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1 Video

Rivers in the UK

I can locate different rivers in the UK on a map and describe the features found along the River Severn.

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1 Video

Rivers in Europe

I can locate rivers in Europe on a map and explain why they are important.

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1 Video

Mighty rivers of the world

I can locate some of the world’s largest rivers and describe a journey down the Nile.

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