Water worlds. Holding back the sea
Gemma Hunt begins a new unit by exploring landscapes created by holding back the sea. She visits the Thames Barrier in London and our story is that of Hans Brinker - the fictional Dutch boy who saves his country by plugging a leaking dyke with his finger.
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Introduction
Gemma introduces a new unit which begins at The Thames Barrier.
Duration: 01:20
Song
Song: "Together" - Number 13 in All About Our School.
Duration: 02:20
Feature
Gemma meets Thames Barrier Engineering Manager Steve East.
Duration: 02:29
Story: Hans Brinker
A story about a boy called Hans who holds back the sea to save his village.
Duration: 06:11
Reflection
Reflecting on the power of the sea and our attempts at controlling it.
Duration: 00:46
Welcome to a new unit of Together
闯辞颈苍听Gemma Hunt聽for three programmes exploring 'Water worlds'. In this unit we will learn how we try to control the sea when it poses a threat, the dangers we can face at sea and the important role the sea plays in supporting our coastlines.Broadcast
- Fri 6 Feb 2015 03:00School Radio
Teacher's Notes - Spring 2015
Teacher's Notes for the Spring 2015 programmes
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Together
Join Gemma Hunt for the assembly series for children aged 7 - 11.