Middle East Water Scarcity Crisis 6-E Lesson | North Africa and SW Asia | Google
This thought-provoking lesson explores the water crisis in the Middle East and challenges students to consider, "What to do about the water?" The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with fun “Guess the Number” & “2 Truths and a Lie” warm-up activities, then introduce key vocabulary and big ideas. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, a reading comprehension passage challenges students to examine the effects of water scarcity on the Mideast region. They analyze a political cartoon about the water crisis to gain a deeper understanding of issues shaping our world. Finally, students examine and create innovative solutions to help solve the global water scarcity crisis. 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
- 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