Positives

• The article also explains how the research can be used by those most affected by droughts, proving the value of scientific research.
• A glossary of key terms is included at the end of the article.
• The resource also includes additional lesson ideas and related articles

Additional Prerequisites

• Teachers must fill in a form with their name, email, and school information to access the teacher's key.
  
•  Students should know how to read and interpret line graphs before reading the article.
• The only part of this lesson that may require access to the Internet is the final comprehension question, which requires students to research.

Differentiation

• It may be helpful for some students to use the audio version of the article, found at the bottom of the webpage.
• This resource can also be used in health classes and economics classes during lessons about how extreme weather events can affect health and economies, respectively.
• To encourage critical thinking, have students answer the last comprehension question without research and correct themselves accordingly after researching the answer.
• More advanced students can read the original academic paper and use the references section to research the topic further.
• Use these lab activities to learn more about the causes and effects of droughts and how to reduce water stress.