For the Instructor
These student materials complement the Water Science and Society Instructor Materials. If you would like your students to have access to the student materials, we suggest you either point them at the Student Version which omits the framing pages with information designed for faculty (and this box). Or you can download these pages in several formats that you can include in your course website or local Learning Managment System. Learn more about using, modifying, and sharing InTeGrate teaching materials.Formative Assessment 3: Water Rights
Instructions
In 100-150 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.
Question
Explain, using specific examples, whether you think the strategy of annexing water rights outside of Clark County is scientifically sound. Then explain if you think it is socially and/or ethically defensible.
A five-part series on this issue ran in 2008 in the Las Vegas Sun, and may be a useful resource.
Submitting Your Statement
Bring your typed and printed answers to class.
Grading Information and Rubric
Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.
Work Shown | Possible Points |
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Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed | 10 |
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure | 5 |
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading | 5 |
Appropriate length (100-150 words) | 5 |