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Geography at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5)

Unit 11: Water

QCA
About this unit

This is a 'long' unit in which children learn about water supply around the world. They learn about the importance of clean water and investigate how it is supplied. They also consider who owns and manages water, and contrast water use at home with use in less economically developed countries.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Where can we find water locally? Where can we find water in the world?
2. How does water get to where it is needed?
3. Who uses water? What do they use it for?
4. Is all water usable? How can water be made usable?
5. Who owns water? Who pays for water? What jobs are involved in providing our water?
6. General