• Use an atlas to locate the River Usk. Find its source in the Brecon Beacons and the mouth at Newport.
• Ask the children how they think rivers start. How might the river change as it flows from source to mouth?
• Explain that rivers always flow downhill.

After Viewing

• Find out about a local river, use maps, books and brochures.
• Where is the source? Follow the river’s journey, where does it flow?
• Discuss the importance of rivers both throughout history and in our lives today.