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Water Uses and Children's Lives in East Africa Lesson PlanWater Uses and Children's Lives in East Africa Lesson Plan
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Water Uses and Children's Lives in East Africa

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Learners identify how water use is part of life and culture. Students record their daily water usage and compare results with classmates. Learners complete the graphic organizer on water and children. Students compose an essay, which compares and contrast

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impact of water on daily life, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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