Introduction
Equity and the Flint Water Crisis
Water shapes economic growth, the environment, and the very social fabric of our communities. Ensuring that all people have access to safe, reliable, and affordable water is the cornerstone of a sustainable and prosperous nation. The Flint water crisis may be the most serious lead contamination in drinking water in the United States of America to date. As one of the most prosperous nations in the world, it is critical that we lead the charge in ensuring that access to water is equitable.
Task
Task
As a nation that is considered to be one of the most prosperous in the world, what measures can be taken to ensure that all Americans have access to safe, reliable, and affordable water?
The purpose of this WebQuest is for you to learn more about the water problem and come up with possible solutions. * Access the Water Crisis WQ Response sheet and answer the questions as you complete the quest.
You will be required to respond in writing on the WQ Drawing Conclusion form located in google classroom and complete the RAFT activity distributed by your teacher.
Process
Conclusion
1 )Write a paragraph - 7-10 sentences, explaining the causes and effects of the Flint water crisis. Be sure to include cause and effect transitions learned in class and 2 pieces of evidence from the WebQuest. Refer to the MLA cheat sheet posted in google classroom to cite your sources in the text.
2) Write a paragraph 7-10 sentence, explaining the problem and solutions as it pertains to equity and the water crisis. How can we ensure that all people in the United States have access to clean, affordable water? Use problem and solution transitions within your paragraph, and include 2 pieces of evidence from the WebQuest. Refer to the MLA cheat sheet posted in google classroom to cite your sources in the text.
3) Complete the RAFT assignment distributed by your teacher.
Credits
Web Quest Responses. -35. Restates question, complete sentences
Conclusion Paragraph 1 -10. Topic sentence, reason, evidence, elaboration, summary sentence
Conclusion Paragraph 2 -10. Topic Sentence, reason, evidence, elaboration, summary sentence
Presentation = - 45 Accuracy, Evidence, Creativity,
Total -100