Freshwater

Teachers' notes

Scotland has an extensive array of fresh waters, with more than 90% of the volume and 70% of the total surface area of fresh water in the United Kingdom. Map studies indicate that there are more than 30,000 lochs and 6,600 river systems in Scotland.

The fresh waters of Scotland are a valuable economic, recreational and environmental resource for commercial and recreational fisheries - for fish farming; for the supply of drinking, agricultural and industrial water; as a source of energy for hydro-electric power; for the dilution of industrial and sewage effluent discharges; for recreational activities, both on and around the water; and as a tourist attraction.

Downloads

Amphibians, aquatic animals and the law in Scotland

Otter facts and figures

FEI Educational resources

Including water bird adaptations worksheet

Water safety awareness worksheet

and water plants

 

See SNH ‘All About’ poster series, in particular:

All About... Factsheets and Posters - Bats

All About... Factsheets and Posters - Common Frog

All About... Factsheets and Posters - Natter Jack Toad

All About... Factsheets and Posters - Otter

All About... Factsheets and Posters - Salmon

SNH Education and Teachers Resources:

Education Advances Poster Series

An innovative series of A2 posters which brings teachers up to date with the latest advances in a range of natural heritage research areas in Scotland. Free teachers notes are available on request to accompany most of the posters. Standard/Higher Grade.

No. 2 Who’s Afraid of a Bit of Rain

This looks at weathering processes and soil composition. It describes the main types of soil found in Scotland.

BBC Education Scotland (9-14 years)

Rivers and Coasts

What happens when rivers meet the coast? Discover what makes the water cycle go round in this virtual field trip. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/