Water has an enormous impact on our world. Millions of years of erosion by rivers, glaciers and seas has formed many of the landscapes we see today, and many of our most important cities are located by the water.
Find out exactly what happens as a river rushes by or a frozen glacier slowly carves through rock, and why water is so important to societies around the globe.
All of the scenes contained within this zone are shown below:
Banks of the River Po
The scene lets students explore and learn about the River Po and its importance to the Italian economy. Students will survey the location of major cities built along the river and the role the Po plays in industry and agriculture. Through the survey, students will appreciate why some areas have not been built on along the river and even protected as natural parks.
PUBLISHED: 21st Mar 2023
The Black Sea
Explore the Black Sea coastline and learn about its importance to the Romanian Economy.
PUBLISHED: 24th Jan 2023
The Baltic Sea – Polish Maritime Economy
Explore the Baltic Sea and learn about its economic importance for Poland. Observe the activities on the coastline of Poland and their role in the local economy and neighbouring trade partners.
PUBLISHED: 10th Jan 2023
Banks of the Amazon
Explore the banks of the Amazon River and discover the landscape and wildlife within.
PUBLISHED: 8th Mar 2022
Banks of the Nile
Explore the banks of the Nile and discover the landscape and wildlife within.
PUBLISHED: 8th Mar 2022
How Rivers Are Formed
Explore how rainfall, underground springs, glaciers and lakes have become some of the world's most important rivers.
PUBLISHED: 4th Mar 2021
Tidal Waves and Tsunamis
Explore a beach that is about to be hit by both a tsunami and a tidal wave.
PUBLISHED: 1st Mar 2021
Map of the Oceans
Travel across the Avantis World ocean map and discover the worlds five oceans!
PUBLISHED: 23rd Feb 2021
Parts of a River
Follow the journey of a river from source to the ocean, exploring the impact of each section on the landscape around it.
PUBLISHED: 23rd Feb 2021
Glaciers
Follow the journey of a glacier and find out how they created landforms in the past and continue to have an impact today.
PUBLISHED: 11th Feb 2021
Banks of the Mississippi
Take a wonder along the banks of the Mississippi and discover the plants and animals that live here.
PUBLISHED: 3rd Feb 2021
