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Authored by Dan Whittall, these resources were developed by the GA and the Environment Agency to introduce innovative ways of embedding careers into key stage 3 geography lessons.
They support Gatsby Benchmarks 4 and 5 by connecting curriculum content to careers and employer engagement.
Using the Humber catchment as a case study, students explore river catchments and flood risk management strategies. The Environment Agency’s partnership with Hello Lamp Post enables ‘virtual conversations’ with staff, allowing students to learn about various job roles associated with managing river catchments. This digital approach enhances accessibility both in and out of school, making career exploration engaging and interactive. The resources culminate in students deciding how they would manage a flood incident in a fictional town, immersing students in the specific job roles associated with a flood incident.
Resources overview
Lesson 1: What are the key features of a catchment?
Learning objectives
- To be able to identify key features of a river catchment using geographical terminology.
- To understand the main physical and human geography features of a catchment.
- To be able to explain the importance of a catchment.
Resources: PowerPoint 1, Map 1, Activity Sheet 1
Lesson 2: How does the Environment Agency manage flood risk in a river catchment?
Learning objectives
- Define vocabulary linked to managing flood risk.
- Describe how the Environment Agency manages flood risk in a river catchment.
- Assess the role of flood assets in a river catchment.
Resources: PowerPoint 2, Map 2, Activity Sheet 2, Activity Sheet 3
Lesson 3: Managing river catchments: exploring Environment Agency careers
Learning objectives
- To understand environmental management.
- To be introduced to some of the career opportunities in river catchment management through Environment Agency staff.
Resources: PowerPoint 3, Activity Sheet 4, Activity Sheet 5, access to IT facilities to enable students to use the virtual conversation platform
Lesson 4: How does the Environment Agency respond to flooding incidents?
Learning objectives
- Describe the Environment Agency’s role as a Category 1 Emergency responder.
- Explore how the Environment Agency contributes to incident response when a flood occurs.
Resources: PowerPoint 4, Activity Sheet 6 (one per student, ideally printed at A3 size), Map 3, Map 4, Rallston photo set
Download all the resources as a zip file.
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