Resource Overview
Students participate in a game that mimics the relationship between population growth and aquifer depletion. (Distance learning tool available below!)
Students will be able to:
- Identify the states that overlay the Ogallala Aquifer.
- Make connections between human population growth and the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer.
- Name two human actions that can contribute to aquifer depletion.
Features of This Resource
- Opportunity for authentic learning with real-world data
- Connection with environmental history
- Board game lesson is fun and engaging
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