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Activity 3: Making Effective Economic Decisions. (GLE: 42, 43, 44). Scenario.
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Activity 3: Making Effective Economic Decisions (GLE: 42, 43, 44)
Scenario • Louisiana has experienced an abnormal seasonal drought that is depleting water sources. Your community is having difficulty in replenishing potable water at the current rate of consumption. You are asked to serve on a citizen’s committee to provide suggestions for conserving the town’s water supply.
Groups • Break up into small groups • Use the graphic organizer (or BLM). • Each group has 15 minutes to discuss ways to help conserve water and complete as much as they can on the organizer • As a class debate and discuss the suggestions of each group.
Writing • Write a persuasive letter to the citizen’s committee you are serving on • You must include your conservation plan and consequences of the plan • Persuade the community to vote for your idea at the next committee meeting