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This thought provoking lesson allows students to analyze water-related dilemmas. Done as a class or in small groups, students read through a scenario and think critically to choose their most realistic and water conscious response.
Grade Level: 2 - 12
Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Learning Standards: EESS3.C, ETS1.B, MP.1, RF4. SL1
What we are Learning?
What we are Learning?
Important considerations for water use & conservation
Critical thinking to weigh complex trade-offs in dilemma scenarios
Collaborative group discussion & decision-making
Supporting opinions with factual information about water in homes & communities
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Printed card deck (PDF)
Slides
How is it done?
How is it done?
Students form small groups (3 - 6 students per group recommended)
Teacher introduces activity by explaining that each group will be faced with a water-related dilemma scenario and will have to use their subject-area knowledge and best judgement to weigh their
Each group draws a "Water We Doing?" dilemma card
Groups are given a set amount of time to read their dilemma, discuss together, share ideas, and try to collaboratively choose their best response (multiple-choice provided)
Afterwards, each group is given an opportunity to share their dilemma and the choice their group made - the class as a whole can then also vote on the choice they would make for each group's scenario
What to Expect?
What to Expect?
An opportunity for group discussion and collaboration
Critical thinking
Practice verbalizing opinions and sharing group decision making process
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