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Description
Introduces a number of issues related to water availability and consumption – relative abundance and scarcity of fresh water; personal use versus global use; the common good versus profit.
The video is accompanied by a number of additional sources that are crucial if students are to investigate the issues introduced by the video.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
Water Scarcity introduces, but does not investigate in any detail, the many issues that must be addressed in any exploration of fresh water. Once identified, students may work in cooperative groups to research and report on their findings and recommendations as to the appropriate individual and community response to these issues.
Relevant curriculum units include those dealing with fresh water,distribution and consumption
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- Grade 12
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- Environmental Science 12: Human actions affect the quality of water and its ability to sustain life.
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Themes Addressed
Water (1)
- Water Use
