Rivers of the world
I can explain what a river is and give examples of different rivers in the world.
Rivers of the world
I can explain what a river is and give examples of different rivers in the world.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rivers carry water from high places such as mountains to a sea, ocean or lake.
- There are rivers on every continent, and some of the biggest rivers are the Nile and the Amazon.
Keywords
River - A river is a natural stream of water that flows through land and empties into a body of water such as a sea or lake.
Source - The source is the start of a river.
Mouth - The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.
Common misconception
There aren't any rivers in Antarctica.
There are rivers in every continent. Rivers in Antarctica are frozen or beneath a sheet of ice.
To help you plan your year 1 geography lesson on: Rivers of the world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 geography lesson on: Rivers of the world, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the start of a river in a hill or mountain
where a river enters the sea or a lake
the direction a river flows
