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In this lesson, students learn about the importance of water conservation as it relates to a changing climate, create a timeline of Native Hawaiian sustainability practices, and promote a law to address water conservation in their community.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn about the importance of water conservation.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn where their drinking water comes from, calculate their water footprint, and learn about Native Hawaiian sustainability practices to conserve water.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students review past water conservation policies as inspiration for creating and promoting new conservation policies.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Define the limits of fresh water as a natural resource.
- Identify local sources of drinking water.
- Create a timeline of Native Hawaiian sustainability practices that conserve water.
- State the relationship between climate change and water scarcity.
- Write and promote a law focused on water conservation.
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