The circulation of water in the hydrological cycle, historical
sources of water in Clyde basin towns and cities; links with
water-related disease (e.g.: cholera epidemics in Glasgow, Paisley
and Greenock); introduction of modern water supplies (e.g.: Loch
Katrine for Glasgow and Loch Thom for Greenock); the UK problem -
water surplus in north-west, deficit in south-east, possible
solutions; water storage/transfer schemes in other countries e.g.:
California, Egypt.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Subject knowledge and understanding
- Greater awareness of the issues on water supply for household
use
- Depth of knowledge on employability options surrounding this
topic
- Enterprising skills and attitudes developed (ACfE) by
communicating and contributing ideas
- Employability skills enhanced - working with a team in a 'real'
situation
- Increased self-confidence of working independently and in
teams
Relevance to curriculum