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History – Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMICS SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 9–12 Content Standards Conduct a debate on the pros and cons of privatizing water. How might it help or hinder water conservation? Which groups of people would gain or lose? For sample arguments and resources, see “Debate: Water Privatization,” International Debate Education Association at www.debatepedia.org/ en/index.php/Debate:_Water_privatization. 12.1.4. Evaluate the role of private property as an incentive in conserving and improving scarce resources, including renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. 96 BIG IDEAS | Grades 9–12 | SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION