Water Scarcity Reading Comprehension Activity | Causes and Effects | Microsoft

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 Microsoft 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