This half term, our Geography learning will focus on water and the important role it plays in our world. We will explore where water comes from, different types of bodies of water and why some are created by humans.
Our key enquiry questions are:
How do we get water?
How are seas and lakes different?
Are all bodies of water naturally formed?
Why do humans create bodies of water?
We will be learning about:
The basic water cycle (linked to our weather learning)
Different bodies of water: sea, ocean, coast, canal, river, port and harbour
The difference between physical (natural) and human features
Using aerial photographs to identify and describe bodies of water
How water is transported to our homes
Asking geographical questions
Using simple maps and aerial photographs
Identifying human and physical features
Comparing different types of bodies of water
Using key geographical vocabulary accurately
Understanding simple processes such as the water cycle
You can help your child by:
🌦️ Talking about the weather and discussing rain and evaporation
🗺️ Looking at maps or online maps to spot rivers, seas and canals
🚰 Discussing where tap water comes from
🌊 Visiting a local river, lake or coast (if possible) and talking about its features
📚 Reading books about oceans, rivers and the water cycle
We are looking forward to diving into this exciting topic and discovering more about the world’s water! 🌊✨