Social Studies Unit: Water Scarcity in Hawai'i
Unit Plan
About 3 hr 5 min3 lessonsGrades6, 7, 8Social Studies, English Language Arts
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About this unit
In this unit, students learn about the importance of freshwater in Hawai‘i and the specific drivers of water scarcity on the islands. Students focus on solutions to mitigate water scarcity and create infographics calling for action.
Lessons in this unit, in order
- 1Social Studies Lesson: Ola i Ka Wai & Water ScarcityStudents examine the importance of water in Hawai‘i and identify causes of water scarcity. With Hawai‘i used as an example, students around the world make conne...Lesson Plan · 50 min · Grades 6, 7, 8
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- 2Social Studies Lesson: Causes of Water ScarcityStudents reflect on the role of water in Hawai‘i and read about the causes of water scarcity. While many of these causes affect Hawai‘i in unique ways, students...Lesson Plan · 55 min · Grades 6, 7, 8
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- 3Social Studies Lesson: Mitigating Water ScarcityStudents conduct and present research on water scarcity mitigation strategies in Hawai'i. Using Hawai'i as an example, students can research water mitigation st...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 20 min · Grades 6, 7, 8
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