GEF

14 UNIT 1 WhyWater Matters Objectives In this unit, students will learn to: ■■ Understand the relationship humans have with water. ■■ Explain the development of water use over time. ■■ Analyze water issues in the developing as well as in the developed world. ■■ Describe the global water crisis and its effect on climate change. ■■ Understand the steps being taken toward water sustainability around the world.