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ELA Lesson: History of Water Rights in Lahaina

Created by Teacher(s): Emily Pepitone|Updated: January 27, 2025
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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Students explore their own emotions and experiences with water rights in Lahaina and compare historical and contemporary narratives on the subject. Students write persuasive letters to the editor from the point of view of a stakeholder in the water rights debate in Lahaina. 

Inquire: Students share their initial emotions and thoughts related to water scarcity in Hawai‘i.  
Investigate: Students compare historical and modern narratives of water rights in Lahaina. 
Inspire: Students brainstorm a list of stakeholders and write a persuasive letter from the perspective of a stakeholder to promote sustainable water use.
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Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Region: Hawai'i

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Emily Pepitone

AP Language, 11th Grade English Teacher

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