17: River Poster

For this, you will need to work with a friend.

1) Make a list of all the different features of a river in the upper course.

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2) Make a list of all the different features of a river in the middle course.

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3) Make a list of all the different features of a river in the lower course.

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4) Now make a list of all the different features of a river which are man-made (artificial).

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Make a plan of your river system. Think about where you will place the river feature labels and explanations, and colour your plan. You might like to copy the ideas on the photo below or think of your own ideas.

Remember to show the different courses of the river on your poster.