Introduction to The Global Water Crisis
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Lesson Overview:
Introduce students to the global water crisis by exploring why clean water is essential for life. Students compare their own daily water use with the experiences of children around the world, investigate the causes of water scarcity, and discover how they can make a difference through an H2O for Life service-learning project.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Explain why water is an essential human need.
- Describe basic facts about the global water crisis.
- Reflect on their own daily water use.
- Compare access to clean water in different parts of the world.
- Identify causes of water scarcity.
- Explore ways they can help through H2O for Life.
Essential Question: Why is access to clean water important, and how can kids help make a difference?
Materials Needed
Teacher
- Presentation Slides
- Computer & Projector
- Internet Access (optional)
Students
- Supplemental Worksheet
- Pencil
- Coloring supplies (optional)
Before You Teach
☐ Download presentation slides
☐ Print student worksheets
☐ Test presentation links
☐ Explore available H2O for Life service projects
☐ Decide if your class will participate in a service-learning project