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In this lesson, students will write a persuasive
essay regarding Native Americans and reserved water rights. They will
use the video segments and text provided, and other materials as needed
to make their argument.
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In the West, Water is a "hot" topic. With the increasing
population and current weather patterns, water users in the West are
facing some hard decisions on water and its usage. What can be done
now to stave off shortages in the future? This lesson plan helps students
develop an awareness of the need to develop responsible water usage
habits.
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There are many demands placed on our river systems
today. Rivers are essential and provide valuable resources: water for
drinking; domestic use; agricultural irrigation; manufacturing plants;
habitat for plants and animals; transportation; energy; and recreation.
To insure that rivers and their waters have adequate flows and are available
to everybody, many states have passed instream flow legislation. This
lesson plan helps students familiarize themselves with instream flow
and allows them to look at the issues and viewpoints of stakeholders.
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