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CHALLENGING WORLD:
Precious Resources
TITLE: Should a new reservoir be built in Abingdon?

DO NOW: True or false.

Complete your sheets ad
stick them into your exercise
book.

Key Words:
Environmental sustainability; enquiry process;
resources; water; reservoir; aquifer; water
deficit/surplus; benefits/drawbacks.
Fact or Fact or
Fiction? Fiction?
1. The planet earth is made up of 75% water. Fact or 1. The planet earth is made up of 75% water. Fact or
Fiction? Fiction?
2. Of all the water on the planet 97% of the water is 2. Of all the water on the planet 97% of the water is
trapped in ice. Fact or Fiction? trapped in ice. Fact or Fiction?
3. Bathing, on average, is the highest water use in our 3. Bathing, on average, is the highest water use in our
homes. Fact or Fiction? homes. Fact or Fiction?
4. Water stress is when there is not enough water for the 4. Water stress is when there is not enough water for the
demand. Fact or Fiction? demand. Fact or Fiction?
5. There was a heatwave in 2018 that was similar to the 5. There was a heatwave in 2018 that was similar to the
one in 1979. Fact or Fiction? one in 1979. Fact or Fiction?
6. Industry is the sector which uses most of our water 6. Industry is the sector which uses most of our water
supply. Fact or Fiction? supply. Fact or Fiction?
7. In 1976, the South West of England did not receive 7. In 1976, the South West of England did not receive
water for 58 days. water for 58 days.
8. Water is our most precious resource. Fact or Fiction? 8. Water is our most precious resource. Fact or Fiction?
9. Water cannot be made or destroyed it is merely 9. Water cannot be made or destroyed it is merely
transformed. Fact or Fiction? transformed. Fact or Fiction?
10. Water you drink has been through someone's body on 10. Water you drink has been through someone's body on
average 7 times already! Fact or Fiction? average 7 times already! Fact or Fiction?
 Learning intention:
To make decision regarding whether a new reservoir should be built or not.

What is meant by a
reservoir?

Your Learning Journey Success Criteria

I can identify a reservoir. I I can examine a range of I can draw my own

know what an aquifer is. I
know what water surplus and
deficit is. I can identify places
in the UK that would be in
water deficit or surplus.
Grade 3-4
maps to examine water conclusions as to whether
stress and the location of a the reservoir should be
proposed reservoir in built or not.
Grade 4+
Abingdon. I can consider
different people’s opinions.
Grade 4

Key Words:
Environmental sustainability; enquiry process; resources;
water stress; irrigation; agriculture; distribution
Where does our water come from?
Stored for human use….

• Blithfield?
• Tittesworth?
• Knypersley?
• Ladybower?
Reservoirs
 Is there enough water for everyone?
• Look at these maps… what do they tell us about the UK?
• Uneven distribution!!!! TIP: Nothing is even in geography!!!
KEY TERMS:

Water surplus: high rainfall (supply) and low

populations (demand) mean there is a surplus of
rainwater. So supply > demand.

Water deficit: low rainfall (supply) and high

population (demand) mean there is a deficit of
rainwater. So demand > supply.

I can identify a reservoir. I

know what an aquifer is. I
know what water surplus and
5 minute deficit is. I can identify places
demonstrate your in the UK that would be in
understanding: water deficit or surplus.
Answer Q6 p.129 Grade 3-4
Should the reservoir at Abingdon be built?
• Read the background info
together as a class.
OS Skills come back every topic!!!!

1. What are the 6 figure grid

references of the squares where
the reservoir would be built?
2. Identify 4 features that would
have to be destroyed to build the
reservoir.
3. Describe the location of the
reservoir in relation to the town
of Abingdon. Give the direction
and distance.
4. Describe the route a resident of
Marcham would take to visit the
reservoir for leisure.

I can examine a range of maps to examine

water stress and the location of a
proposed reservoir in Abingdon. I can
consider different people’s opinions.
Grade 4
 I can consider different people’s opinions.

Opinions Opinions! Grade 4

I am representing….
• Local residents I believe the reservoir will
• Water companies bring more
(advantages/disadvantages)
• Bird enthusiasts because…
• Construction companies
• Conservationists
• Environmental Agency
Should the reservoir be
built?
Yes or no?
• Justify your answer with evidence from the textbook/map to support.
I believe the reservoir
should/should not be built. This is
because…
The evidence that supports this
is… I can draw my own conclusions as to
whether the reservoir should be built or
not.
Grade 4+
 Learning intention:
To make decision regarding whether a new reservoir should be built or not.

What is meant by a
reservoir?

Your Learning Journey Success Criteria

I can identify a reservoir. I I can examine a range of I can draw my own

know what an aquifer is. I
know what water surplus and
deficit is. I can identify places
in the UK that would be in
water deficit or surplus.
Grade 3-4
maps to examine water conclusions as to whether
stress and the location of a the reservoir should be
proposed reservoir in built or not.
Grade 4+
Abingdon. I can consider
different people’s opinions.
Grade 4

Key Words:
Environmental sustainability; enquiry process; resources;
water stress; irrigation; agriculture; distribution
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Waste management