A complete Geography lesson on river flooding, covering the causes and impacts of flooding, with a detailed Bangladesh Floods 2024 case study. Suitable for KS3 (Year 7, 8, 9) and fully adaptable for GCSE Geography (Year 10–11).

Students explore both physical and human causes of flooding, as well as the social, economic and environmental impacts. The lesson includes a real-world case study, helping students apply their knowledge to a contemporary example.

This ready-to-teach lesson includes all resources, such as lesson slides, activities, and exam-style tasks, making it ideal for teaching river processes, natural hazards and flood management topics.

Lesson Overview

Task 1: Starter – What is Flooding?
Students define flooding and identify prior knowledge of causes and impacts.

Task 2: Causes of Flooding
Students explore physical causes (e.g. heavy rainfall, impermeable rock, relief) and human causes (e.g. urbanisation, deforestation).

Task 3: Impacts of Flooding
Students categorise impacts into social, economic and environmental effects.

Task 4: Case Study – Bangladesh Floods 2024
Students investigate the causes, impacts and responses to flooding in Bangladesh.

Task 5: Application Task
Students answer a short written or exam-style question using case study knowledge.

Task 6: Plenary – Review & Retrieval
Students complete a quick recap activity to reinforce key concepts.

Learning Outcomes
Students will know (facts):

Key terms: flooding, discharge, precipitation, infiltration

The main causes of river flooding

Key facts about the Bangladesh Floods 2024 case study

Students will understand (key concepts):

How physical and human factors increase flood risk

The impacts of flooding (social, economic, environmental)

Why flooding is more severe in some regions than others

Students will do (skills/tasks):

Identify and categorise causes and impacts of flooding

Analyse a real-world case study

Complete written and exam-style responses