Bring mathematics to life with this rigorous, real-world project where students act as members of Illinois’ Emergency Water Management Council. Faced with a drought and a limited water supply, students must model, graph, and solve to recommend fair water distributions between urban populations, farmers, and ecosystems. Perfect for Algebra 1, Algebra Concepts, Pre-Algebra, or interdisciplinary STEM units. What Students Will Do: Write and interpret linear equations from authentic real-world s