Flood Prevention

Take a journey alongside a river and learn all about how the local town has a range of flood prevention methods.

# Lesson Objectives:

Define what a flood is {.info}

Describe the causes and impact of flooding {.info}

Explain different methods of flood prevention {.info}

# The Causes of Flooding {.objective .objective1}

The causes of flooding can be divided into two main categories. The first is physical causes. These are caused by nature. One example of a physical cause of flooding is precipitation. Students can explore the scene and should consider the problems the local area would face if the river flooded.

# The Impact of Flooding {.objective .objective2}

Flooding can have an enormous impact on several areas of society. Some times it can be a positive impact and sometime it can be a negative impact. Here, should explore the scene and try to identify any areas where the river has started to flood into the local area.

# Flood Prevention Methods {.objective .objective3}

Students can learn about different types of flood prevention. They should explore the scene and come to a well-reason conclusion about which method is the most effective.

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