Hydropower in Africa – Hydroelectric Dam Research Project – Student

Summary

This is the student handout that pairs with the Hydroelectric Dam Research Project, walking students through selecting a real dam, collecting data across technical, economic, environmental, and social categories, then weighing trade-offs to land on a final claim. It includes structured tables for sourcing and recording evidence, plus prompts for a counterargument and response. Built for high school students working through a multi-day research and argument-writing project.