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Geography at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5)

Unit 11: Water

QCA

Resources

  • local and large-scale maps and plans
  • atlases
  • Thread of the Nile produced by Birmingham Development Education Centre, or similar pack
  • spreadsheet software
  • laboratory equipment for cleaning water
  • information from charities involved in water provision, eg WaterAid

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