Washington's Water
Lesson Plan
Water rights are a big deal for many reasons. In this lesson, students learn where water comes from, what water rights are, and how a variety of competing…
Overview
Water rights are a big deal for many reasons. In this lesson, students learn where water comes from, what water rights are, and how a variety of competing interests factor into managing water resources in Washington State.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Identify key factors involved in Washington’s water resource management
- Explain the basics of water rights and the prior appropriation doctrine
- Analyze how competing interests affect water resources
- Predict how impacts on a water source could affect competing interests