Lesson Plan
Grades 9-12
Roll on Mighty River
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Small groups of students take on the role of a stakeholder vying for water from the Colorado River and debate their position in a mock arbitration.
Students will be able to:
- Research the position of a stakeholder competing for water from the Colorado River.
- Use argumentation to present their position as a stakeholder to a panel of peer judges.
- Design and/or evaluate a plan to equitably distribute water among several stakeholders.
Features of This Resource
- Students must use argumentation to present their position to a panel of peer judges
- Strong connections with CCSS English Language Arts standards
- Opportunity for small group problem solving
- Fun lesson plan for Government classes
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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