1. Landforms created by rivers LO To know how v-shaped valleys and, waterfalls form. Key words: Spurs, source, v-shaped valley, waterfall, gorge

3. Look closely at this photo; write in your books what you think it is. (River, hidden by rocks) It’s a V shaped valley. Did you get it?

4. Forming a V shaped Valley The river cuts downwards like a saw. This happens in the upper part of the river and makes the valley go deep. Rain erodes the edges to make it wider at the top. Vertical erosion is dominant

5. Make a neat copy of the diagram in your books – you only have 8 minutes so be quick. Interlocking spurs and a V-Shaped valley

6. What is this? How is it formed?

13. What have you just seen? How do you think it is formed?

14. So how do waterfalls form? Whole class spider diagram on board Ideas

15. Quick explanation Hopetoun Falls, Australia.

16. 60 second challenge!!! Look at the diagram. Your task is to remember as much as you can, because you will be tested on it very soon. (You can make rough notes in your book if you want)

18. Now comes the real test!!! Can you draw a large diagram of your own to explain how waterfalls form? Be accurate, neat and quick – you ONLY have 3 minutes to do this task.

19. The 3 minutes are up. Have you remembered how a waterfall forms? Hold your work up nice and high for everyone to see!!