The World’s Water Problem
Grades 6-8 180 minutes Earth and Space Science Engineering English Language Arts Social Science Systems Design
- Grade levels
- 6-8
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Topics
- Earth and Space Science, Engineering, English Language Arts, Social Science, Systems Design
- Standards
- 5 aligned
Investigate global water issues through design activities and a series of video clips featuring The Tech for Global Good laureate, Solvatten.
Resources
Objectives:
- Perform research to deconstruct causes and effects of the water problem.
- Design a creative and empathetic solution to the water problem.
- Develop a realistic plan to influence tangible change connected to the overall problem and take action in their community
Standards alignment
- Engineering Design
- English Language Arts: Reading
- English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening
- English Language Arts: Writing
- Standards for Technological Literacy
