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California's water supply is not always stable. Learn about the ways that California weathers a drought with a reading activity about water usage and agriculture. Once kids finish the reading passage, they answer a series of comprehension questions about the key terms.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have kids assess the water needs in their own town with a group research project
- Add to a lesson about California resources or water supply
- Include in a reading assessment packet for incoming learners
Classroom Considerations
- Focuses on California; consider adapting the lesson to your own state, or having kids compare what they learn about California to other states
Pros
- Good overview for learning about water in California
- Provides an answer key
Cons
- Contains a lot of text on each page, which may pose problems for struggling or developing readers