Lesson Plan: Reclaiming the Future of Water
The increasing scarcity of drinking water is a critical global issue. In an early example of innovation, Windhoek in Namibia, pioneered a solution decades ago: transforming sewage into clean drinking water. How did this community near the world’s oldest desert lay the groundwork for a sustainable water system? Students will use this case study to analyze historical context, evaluate contemporary sustainable design and practice constructing complex academic language.

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