Describe what increases

the chances of flooding

Learning Outcomes
Must: State 3 factors that can lead to
flooding
L2-3
Should: Be able to describe in detail why 3
factors increase chances of flooding
L4
Could: Explain why some areas are more
likely to flood than others
L5

Literacy task!

Starter: Imagine that you are one the two people in this picture.
Draw out a speech bubble and write
a.What you are thinking
b.How you feel

What is flooding
Floods occur when a river gets more
water than its channel can hold. So
water flows over the banks (sides) onto
the flood plain (land around the river)

What increases the chance of

flooding?
- Impermeable rock (rock that water cant
soak through)
- Hard dry soil
- Very wet soil
- Steep slopes
- Cutting down trees
- Building in the drainage basin

Market place activity

Main task 1:
In 6 groups you are produce an
information sheet to describe and
explain ONE thing that increases the
chances of flooding.
You can only use a maximum of 10
words. You can use as many pictures
and diagrams as you like
NO BUBBLE WRITING!

Must: State a factor

that can lead to
flooding
L2-3
Should: Be able to
describe in detail why
this factor increase
chances of flooding
L4

Mini Review
On the back of your poster write
State a factor
down 1 thing your group has done Must:
that can lead to
flooding
well.
L2-3

Write target to improve

You then have 1 minute to add
your improvement. You may use 5
more words

Should: Be able to
describe in detail why
this factor increase
chances of flooding
L4

Market place activity

Main task 2:
One person from each group
must stay in their base.
The rest of the group must go
round to complete a table to
describe and explain what
increases the chance of flooding.

Must: State a factor

that can lead to
flooding
L2-3
Should: Be able to
describe in detail why
this factor increase
chances of flooding
L4

Review
Rank each causes in order of importance.
Give a reason for your first choice
a. Impermeable rock (rock that water cant soak
through)
b. Hard dry soil
c. Very wet soil
d. Steep slopes
e. Cutting down trees
f. Building in the drainage basin

Learning Outcomes
Must: State a factor that can lead to
flooding
L2-3
Should: Be able to describe in detail why
this factor increase chances of flooding
L4
Could: Explain why some areas are more
likely to flood than others
L5