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Who Uses Water
Who Uses Water
Which areas in the world use more water than they have? What can humans do about it?
This activity was developed by National Geographic and Esri to be used with MapMaker, a digital mapping tool for the classroom. It is one in a series of geoinquiry lessons intended to promote geographic thinking by using maps and spatial patterns to acquire, understand and communicate information.
Grades
6 - 8
Subjects
Human History and Cultures, Physical Geography, Human Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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This guided lesson encourages students to explore the National Geographic’s World Water map. This map shows the annual water demand for regions around the world. Hydrologist and National Geographic Explorer Marc Bierkens calculated this data to share with researchers, decision-makers, and students around the world. By clicking the links above, educators will find a student activity with a short article, MapMaker, and activity steps sorted onto different tabs. The second link takes teachers to the teacher’s guide with helpful suggestions, guiding questions, and relevant national standards.
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Last Updated
April 16, 2026
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