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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa Lesson PlanWater Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa Lesson Plan
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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa

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Learners analyze the importance of a fresh water supply in Cape Verde, researching five methods of obtaining and conserving water there. Students create and present displays demonstrating their understanding of the methods of water conservation.

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water conservation, conservation, water, the peace corps, west africa

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cape verde, peace corps, water conservation, west africa, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
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