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Initial Publication Date: March 31, 2017

Goals and Objectives

Goals

  • Describe the two-way relationship between water resources and human society
  • Explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth
  • Synthesize data and information from multiple reliable sources
  • Communicate scientific information in terms that can be understood by the general public
  • Identify strategies and best practices to decrease water stress and increase water quality
  • Predict how availability of and demand for water resources is expected to change over the next 50 years

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • discuss the costs and benefits of desalination as a solution to water scarcity
  • explain the benefits of water re-use
  • describe the advantages and disadvantages of water optioning and water banking
  • evaluate multiple approaches for safeguarding against water scarcity
  • develop a portfolio of strategies for a water-poor urban area

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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