🌍 Rivers of the World - Owls Class Geography

Today in Owls Class, we became geographers as we explored the fascinating world of rivers!

We began by learning that a river is like a long, winding road made of water. We discovered that every river has a source, where it begins high up in the mountains, and a mouth, where it ends in a sea, ocean or lake. The children quickly became confident using new geographical vocabulary.

We also explored some of the world’s most famous rivers, including the Nile, the Amazon and the River Thames. The children were amazed to learn just how long the Nile is, we worked out that we would need to walk to Radnor Park from school over 4,000 times to travel the same distance!

To bring our learning to life, we had a hands-on investigation. Using sand, foil and water, the children worked collaboratively to build their own rivers. They created mountains for the source, carefully shaped river channels, and guided the water down to a lake at the mouth. This required lots of teamwork, problem-solving and resilience, especially when the rivers didn’t quite flow as planned!

This practical activity helped the children to understand physical features of the world and develop their geographical vocabulary through first-hand experience.

The children showed fantastic enthusiasm and curiosity. Well done, Owls Class!