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Complete Unit – Option A: Freshwater (IB Geography SL/HL)

This fully resourced unit follows the IB Geography (SL/HL) syllabus and provides complete coverage of the Option A topic: Freshwater. Lessons are academically robust, visually engaging, and designed to develop strong geographical understanding – ideal for IB learners aiming for top achievement.
Whether you’re a specialist or non-specialist, this unit is ready to teach and easy to follow – saving valuable planning time while ensuring full syllabus alignment. It includes PowerPoints, ready-to-print worksheets, embedded videos, and revision materials, with all content structured to match the suggested 24–32 teaching hours for Option A.

Topics covered:
Option A1 – Drainage Basin Hydrology & Geomorphology
Hydrological Cycle
The Drainage Basin System
River Flow & Channel Characteristics
Channel Processes
Fluvial Landforms

Option A2 – Flooding & Flood Mitigation
Hydrographs
Modifications
Floods
Case Studies

Option A3 – Water Scarcity & Water Quality
Water Scarcity
Droughts
Agricultural Activities
Human Pressures
Conflicts

Option A4 – Water Management Futures
Water Management
Dams
Drainage Basin Management
Wetlands

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Updated June 2025