Students will participate in a water rights simulation. First they draw roles out of a hat. A jug of water will represent the Deschutes River. Students are then doled out water based on their water rights. Illuminate the understanding that fish do not have water rights.
Students then reflect in their journals from the perspective of the individual roles they played.
Students are once again doled out water based on their water rights. Students will once again reflect in their journals. Lead a brief discussion where the students discuss some possible consequences of Appropriative water law. Participation and through their journal writing. Look at other methods of resource management.