Objectives
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Students simulate and analyze the importance of sharing water and
other resources
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Standards Addressed
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Science 7 -8; Math 4; Social Studies 1 - 4, 6, 9; Language Arts 1 -
2 |
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Paper cups or glasses (1 per student plus extras)
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Time Requirement
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20 - 30 minutes |
Procedure/ Outline
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During snack time provide the class with a jug of flavored water. Begin filling students' cups or hand the jug to students and have them fill their own cups. Tell them not to drink until each student has water in his or her cup. When you run out of water, assess the reactions of students who did and did not receive something to drink. Tell them this is all the available water. Help them consider the idea of evenly distributing the water among the students. Ask for suggestions to make sure that everyone gets some water. Have students summarize the importance of sharing water and other resources
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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None
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Assessment
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Develop a strategy to distribute a limited resource (water in the jug).
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Other Comments
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None |
