Lesson Planning

Ratty and Moley will take children on a river journey. They will find out more facts about the river Thames and other important rivers in the UK. They will make their own weaving looms and class picnic basket in which to place facts they learn along the way.

Teaching Outcomes
To describe the physical features of a river, name and locate rivers in the UK.
To experiment with weaving using different materials.
To make a loom using simple joining techniques.

Children will:

• Describe the physical features of a river.
• Name and locate rivers in the UK.
• Experiment with weaving using different materials.
• Make a loom using simple joining techniques such as glue, wool or string