Intro to Water Crisis Lesson & Scarcity Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This "Introduction to the Water Crisis" lesson examines water scarcity and explores how rising populations and diminishing resources will impact billions of people worldwide. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy for you to follow!
Start with a fun warm-up where students try to “Guess the Number” of gallons of water needed to produce various products. Next, test their knowledge about water scarcity with a “Two Truths and a Lie” activity. Afterward, introduce key concepts and vocabulary words, using fill-in notes that accompany the lesson.
Identify the causes and effects of the water crisis with a “Think About It…” challenge. Finally, evaluate their learning with an exit ticket quiz. Both print and interactive digital versions of the materials are included. This lesson is designed for traditional in-class learning as well as digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
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