The water cycle: why is it important?
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Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to the water cycle as a key geographical process, building on their understanding of weather and rivers. Its placement encourages thinking about water as a global system and resource, supporting future study of sustainability and environmental change.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have familiarity with weather and its features, and with various types of water features locally and globally, from ponds to oceans.
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Why this why now
This unit introduces pupils to the water cycle as a key geographical process, building on their understanding of weather and rivers. Its placement encourages thinking about water as a global system and resource, supporting future study of sustainability and environmental change.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have familiarity with weather and its features, and with various types of water features locally and globally, from ponds to oceans.
The water cycle: why is it important?
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.
6 lessons in unit
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