Water Scarcity Causes Effects Reading Comprehension | Print and Digital | Google
This reading comprehension activity explains the global water crisis and explores how scarcity impacts our world. Students read an article, “Praying for Rain”, then answer questions focused on the main ideas. They will learn about the causes, effects, and solutions to combat the water crisis in the Middle East. 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 Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Reading Passage
- Response Questions
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
Big Ideas:
- Scarcity, Drought, Water Wars, Blue Gold, Desertification, Climate Change, Irrigation, Famine, Conservation, Innovation, Desalination
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 23
Time: 45 Minutes
Grades: 6-12