With so much water in the world, your class may not be aware of just how little of this water is available for human use. But that can soon change with these thought-provoking and challenging Geography 'Water World' lesson plans.

Your class will start by identifying some different types of bodies of water around the world and then move on to the water cycle and its importance on our planet. Your children will investigate how water is collected, stored, treated and used in the United Kingdom before comparing our water usage to water usage and availability in Kenya. There is also the opportunity to learn how water can contribute to a sustainable future, as well as the chance to go on a field trip to consolidate their learning. This 'Water World' scheme of work contains everything you need to make your Geography teaching send ripples of enjoyment across your class, including lesson plans, slides, activity ideas, differentiated worksheets and more!

Water on our Planet

This first lesson introduces your class to some facts about water, including how much of the world's surface is covered in water. Explore some different bodies of water around the world and discuss why they are different with your class before getting them to think about where water can be found in their local environment and why it's there.

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The Water Cycle

Your class will begin to understand the water cycle and its processes in this lesson. They will be challenged to explain the water cycle to a friend using the new vocabulary they have learnt. They will also explore how the cycling of water on the planet is essential to all life, and begin to realise that the water we use is precious and shouldn't be wasted.

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How we use water

Discuss with your class all the ways people in UK households use water. Get your children thinking about how much water they use on a daily and weekly basis in their own home and when they are out and about. Your class will look at the water treatment process in the UK and will learn about how water gets to their taps, as well as becoming familiar with water conservation and what this means.

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Water in the UK and Kenya

This thought-provoking lesson explores facts relating to water availability and usage in the African country of Kenya. Your class will compare pie charts of water usage in the UK and Kenya and consider the differences between the two countries. They will then explore what life is like with a limited water supply and will discuss ways in which people can help water-scarce countries improve their access to water.

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Water for Power

Introduce your class the the idea of a sustainable future and how water fits into this vision. Discuss with your children how water can be used to generate electricity and explore a variety of hydroelectric dams across the world.

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Local Water

Are you ready for a field trip? Your class will love this lesson as it involves a trip to a local body of water. Introduce your class to a series of tests they could perform on a body of water to check its quality. Your children will learn about different observations they can record to explain what water quality. There is also an alternative activity if a field trip isn't possible.

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