Water Scarcity & Conservation Reading Comprehension - Microsoft Digital Resources

This reading comprehension activity on Water Scarcity and Conservation explains the global water crisis and examines how scarcity affects our world. Students will read the article “Praying for Rain” and then answer questions that focus on the main ideas. They will learn about the causes, effects, and solutions to address the water crisis in the Middle East. Both print and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything needed for the activity is provided!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Reading Passage
• Response Questions
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

• 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