All About Rivers from End to End: The Thames
2 Episodes
KS2 Geography
A two part series that takes the presenter on a journey from the source of the River Thames to its mouth. On the way we learn about commerce, bridges, tourism, wildlife, farming, defence, leisure, how the river affects those who live near or on it and secure the use of relevant geographical language.
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17:56Episode 1All About Rivers: The Thames Part One
Episode 1
KS2 Geography.
Part one of a journey along the Thames. In this episode we travel from the source of the river to Teddington Lock, where it becomes brackish. Along the way we explore the wildlife living by the river, leisure pursuits, geographical features and farming that takes place along the r... -
20:22Episode 2All About Rivers: The Thames Part Two
Episode 2
KS2 Geography.
Part two of a journey along the Thames. In this episode we travel from Teddington Lock to the mouth of the river in Southend. Along the way we explore how we use the river for transportation, flood protection, immigration and emigration and the role the river has played in the def...