WATER/RIVERS IDEA 1 - EXPLAINING CHANGING STATE

Here is the first in a new series of videos looking at enhancing our learning around water/rivers through technology. In this first video, we look at creating videos to explain how water changes states and the process that takes place.

WATER/RIVERS IDEA 2 - LEARNING ABOUT THE WATER CYCLE

Here is the next idea in the topic looking at Water/Rivers. In this video, we explore some consumer apps to deepen our understanding of the Water Cycle. This includes Google Expeditions and the app Water Cycle HD that can be downloaded here - https://apps.apple.com/…/wa…/id574353460

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 3 - WATER CYCLE DIAGRAMS

​Once the children have learnt all about the Water Cycle, they can start to demonstrate their learning. In this first idea, learners can create a diagram demonstrating how the water cycle works. This can be progressed by animating the diagram.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 4 - EXPLORING THE STAGES OF THE WATER CYCLE

In this next idea in this series looking at water, children can explore each stage of the water cycle in more detail. This idea makes learning so much more accessible for all learners and allows them to share their learning in a much more creative way.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 5 - INTERACTIVE GUIDES TO THE WATER CYCLE

Using the work created in the previous two videos, this idea looks at bringing it all together to create an interactive guide to the Water Cycle. The finished outcome can be shared with the world, making the task more purposeful.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 6 - EXPLAINING HOW WE GET CLEAN WATER

​Here is the next video in the series linked to Water/Rivers. In this video, we explore how water is treated and cleaned and pupils can then present their learning by creating their own guides to the process using Greenscreen.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 7 - EXPLAINING FLOODING

The next idea in the series linked to Water looks at Flooding. Once children have learnt and the causes and ways to prevent and prepare they can demonstrate their learning by creating videos exploring and explaining flooding.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 8 - LEARNING ABOUT RIVERS IN AR

Augmented Reality is such a powerful tool to enhance and engage children in their learning. The WWF Rivers app is a brilliant example of this and this video explores how you can use it to explore and learn about the importance of rivers.

WATER/RIVERS IDEA 9 - LEARNING ABOUT UK RIVERS

​In this next video in the series linked to Rivers, we look at labelling well known rivers in the UK. This approach as a pre-learning and post-learning task is a great way to demonstrate progression within the lesson.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 10 - LEARNING ABOUT RIVERS OF THE WORLD

Building on the work from idea 9, this idea expands by looking at rivers around the world. This activity is a great way for pupils to research and collect data and then use it creatively. Bringing in elements of ICT and Digital Literacy.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 11 - THE JOURNEY OF A RIVER WEBPAGE

Here is the next video in the series linked to Rivers. Once pupils have learnt about the journey of a river and the features of each stage, they can apply that knowledge by creating a webpage of the journey of a river.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 12 - MINECRAFT RIVER

Here is another creative way for children to apply their knowledge of rivers. In this idea, learners can create their own river in minecraft including examples of all the features they have been learning about.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 13 - THE UNFLUSHABLES

In this last video linked to the topic of Water/Rivers, we look at raising awareness of how we can help the environment. After discussing what can/can't be flushed down the toilet, children create videos to share with other educating them about what they should/shouldn't flush down the loo.

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