Water Scarcity Crisis in the Middle East & Southwest Asia Geography Lesson - Google Digital Resources
This engaging geography lesson addresses the water scarcity crisis in Southwest Asia and North Africa. It prompts students to consider the question, "What should we do about water in the Middle East?" The activities are designed to capture students' interest, and the guided 6-E format is user-friendly for teachers.
Start with fun warm-up activities such as "Guess the Number" and "Two Truths and a Lie," then introduce essential vocabulary and key concepts. Accompanying fill-in notes support the lesson. Next, a reading comprehension passage challenges students to examine the effects of water scarcity in the Middle East region. They will analyze a political cartoon related to the water crisis to understand better the critical issues shaping our world today.
Finally, students will explore and develop innovative solutions to address the global water scarcity crisis. The lesson materials are available in printable and interactive digital formats, making them suitable for traditional in-class learning and digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything needed for the lesson is included!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6-E Lesson Slides
- Fill-in Notes
- Reading Comprehension Activity
- Evaluate Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: "Water Walk" Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Guess a Number” & “2 Truths & a Lie” Activity
- Explain: Background Info, Vocab & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Praying for Rain” - Reading Passage & Questions
- Evaluate: Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
- Extend: "What to do about the Water?" Summative Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 76
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 6-12