The Debate Over Water Control

Humans depend on water for survival, just as virtually all life does. Yet in our society today, we are faced with a problem concerning this necessary resource for survival. With many people living in town/urban settings, should water distribution remain publicly owned, as it is in many areas, or should water distribution be privatized? There are arguments for both stances. Students can develop an opinion based on facts presented and apply them to a hypothetical or real-life situation.

This activity is correlated to California Social Studies content standards.