How Water Shapes the Land

Synopsis:

How Water Shapes the Land explains the way water in rivers, and water in the form of glaciers create and change landforms such as canyons, gullies, cliffs and gorges. It discusses the fact that water is a precious resource that must be conserved, and reports on the varied strategies people are putting into place to do this.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Moving water in rivers, and moving glaciers change the shape of the land to create and change landforms • Fresh water is a precious resource and needs to be managed to support the needs of a growing global population

Reading Strategies:

Synthesising information

Extent:

32

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - How Water Shapes the Land