Geography · Explorers 7–10 · Years 2–5

Rivers and the water cycle

Where does the rain go?

1. Discover

   Think first: Where does the rain go? Say or jot one idea before you read on.

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2. Learn — core route

   • Water cycle in a bag
   • River feature diagram
   • Local river fieldwork or virtual walk

   Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Geography

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3. Practise — check a common mix-up

   Rivers start at the sea and flow inland.

   TrueFalse

   Clouds are made of water vapour (gas).

   TrueFalse
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4. Apply / Create — River Journey Story-Map

   Create an annotated story-map of one real river with 6 features, grid references and one human use/impact.

   Evidence type: project · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).

   How it is judged (rubric)

   • Beginning: Names river
   • Developing: 3 features labelled
   • Secure: 6 features, grid refs, human impact explained
   • Extending: Evaluates a management solution

5. Explain — say what you did

   My level ChooseBeginningDevelopingSecureExtendingSave to my portfolio

6. Review later

   We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.

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