Intro to the Global Water Scarcity Crisis Lesson | Print and Digital | Microsoft
What’s the problem with water? This lesson introduces the global water crisis and explores how rising populations and shrinking water supplies will affect billions of people. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun warm-up where your class tries to “Guess the Number” of gallons of water needed to make various products, then test their knowledge about water scarcity with a “2 Truths and a Lie” activity. Next, introduce big idea concepts and vocabulary words. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Identify causes and effects of the water crisis with a “Think About It…” challenge. Finally, evaluate their learning with an exit ticket quiz. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Exit Ticket Quiz
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Guessing Game” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Say Something…” Response Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Think About It…” Causes & Effect Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 47
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 5-12