1. Essential Question: What environmental issues impact the way of life for the people of Southwest Asia?

2. WATER! WATER! WATER! Versed On Correctly Acquired Banter
Create a mnemonic using the word “water.”
Think: Why is it so important in today’s society?
Share with the class.
Versed On
Correctly
Acquired
Banter

3. What would you do?

4. Think-Pair-Share Think: Pair: Share:
What would you consider to be the best solution for their water issue?
Pair:
Decide who has the best solution or can you combine the solutions?
Share:
Class will share their solutions.

5. Should “we” be worried as well?
Exit Slip:
The United States ___ (should/should not) worry about water issues because ___________.