Middle East Water Scarcity Crisis 6-E Lesson | North Africa SW Asia | Microsoft

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 Microsoft 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:

1. Engage: "Water Walk" Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: “Guess a Number” & “2 Truths & a Lie” Activity
3. Explain: Background Info, Vocab & Fill-in Notes
4. Elaborate: “Praying for Rain” - Reading Passage & Questions
5. Evaluate: Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
6. Extend: "What to do about the Water?" Summative Activity

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

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