Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 18/01/2026
Subject: Geography
Lesson Topic: River flood hazards and impacts: causes, impacts, management strategies and specific examples
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the main physical and climatic causes of river flooding.
  • Distinguish between different types of river floods and their typical impacts.
  • Analyse structural and non‑structural flood management strategies.
  • Evaluate real case studies to identify effective mitigation measures.
  • Apply knowledge to propose a flood‑risk reduction plan for a local catchment.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen for slides/diagrams.
  • Printed case‑study handouts (Severn, Brahmaputra, Red River, Guangzhou).
  • Whiteboard and markers.
  • Interactive flood‑mapping software or GIS demo (optional).
  • Worksheets for group analysis.
  • Short video clips of flood events.
 Introduction:
Begin with a striking image of a flooded city and ask students what they think caused the water to rise. Recall previous lessons on the water cycle and runoff. Explain that today they will identify flood causes, impacts and evaluate management strategies, and will be assessed through a case‑study analysis.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – quick quiz on the water cycle and runoff.
  2. Mini‑lecture (15’) – causes and types of river floods using slides and diagrams.
  3. Group activity (20’) – analyse an assigned case study, complete a worksheet on cause, impact and management.
  4. Whole‑class debrief (10’) – groups share findings; compare management strategies.
  5. Interactive simulation (15’) – flood‑risk modelling; discuss structural vs non‑structural options.
  6. Exit ticket (5’) – each student writes one key takeaway and one lingering question.
Conclusion:
Summarise how different causes lead to varied flood types and why integrated management is essential. Collect the exit tickets as a retrieval check. For homework, ask students to research a local river and draft a brief flood‑mitigation proposal.