Lesson 4-1: Water Use in Kenya vs USA

Engaging the Student (Entry Task) 

Checking for Understanding (exit ticket)

Prep:

1 hour

Class:

60 min.

Show the Class this Water Use in Kenya vs USA PowerPoint

Discussion:

1. Ask the class; “do you know what the term water footprint means?”
2. Tell them:  Water footprint is the amount of water you use in your everyday life. 

Turn and Talk: 

1. What are some ways you use water? 
2. What are some ways your partners in Kenya might use water that’s different from yours?

• Global and Personal Water Footprint (USA)
• Global and Personal Water Footprint (Kenya) 

View the full lesson plan here:

• Lesson 4-1: Water Use in Kenya vs USA

• Student Handouts
• Global and personal water footprint (1 per team)  
• LCD projector for video (optional)
• Computer access if online version is being used

Exit Ticket Questions:

• Does the greater use of water resources in developed countries (U.S., Canada, and Europe) affect the availability of water resources in water-scarce countries?
• What is one commitment you are going to make in relation to water as a result of today’s work?