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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Water Wars: Responsibility in the Age of Globalization
Lesson Description:
Objectives:
Objectives:
- Students will review/learn the basic vocabulary required to discuss some of the causes of water scarcity, as well as some of the possible solutions.
- Students will use the issue of water to delve into a discussion of corporations, government, individual consumers, and responsibility in the era of globalization.
- Students will be asked to consider their own motivations and participation in consumerism.
A full outline of the lesson plan and activities are found at this link: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/health/july-dec09/water_wars.html
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Group Work
Sustainability Topic:
- Water
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
1-2 classes (depending on what activities are chosen)
1-2 classes (depending on what activities are chosen)
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of PBS
GEF on behalf of PBS
School or Group:
GEF
GEF
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Social Studies | Health
