Curated OER
Global Water Crisis
Assign ecologists one of five countries that struggle with access to clean water. They research the water crisis in that country and then present information to classmates. A handout was designed for each country, and a worksheet on...
Curated OER
Uses of Water
Students plan for a water shortage in their area. In this water lesson, students analyze water usage and plan and share a reduction plan. Groups share their results and calculate the averages. Students analyze how water is wasted. ...
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Social Justice-Water in Developing Countries
Students explore how water shortage affects everyday life. In this social justice activity, students discuss information about water shortage in Ghana. A water shortage simulation/game is played in which a "Canadian" team starts with a...
Council for Economic Education
Tapped Dry: How Do You Solve a Water Shortage?
Students, after evaluating different allocation methods for water, determine the costs and benefits of each method.
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Traveling for Water
Students explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. In this geography/ecology instructional activity, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Students read, use websites,...
Curated OER
Not a Drop to Drink
Students explore potential issues of a water shortage. In this water conservation instructional activity, students brainstorm the many uses of water and what life would be like if there was not enough water available.