Environmental Justice 101
Articles/Websites
Grades9, 10, 11, 12Civics, History
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What it is
- This article from The Climate Reality Project outlines the basics of environmental justice and the history of the environmental justice movement.
- The article introduces readers to Doctor Robert Bullard, the "father of environmental justice," and links to various external sites, so readers can deepen their understanding of environmental justice.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This article is very useful in introducing the concept of environmental justice.
- The language is straightforward and simple.
- The timeline from 1982-2021 clearly shows the history of environmental justice.
- The links provided offer students the chance to deepen their knowledge of the environmental justice movement.
Prerequisites
- Students will need some understanding of "environmental justice."
Differentiation & Implementation
- This source can be used as foundational knowledge before diving deeper into certain case studies of environmental justice like cancer rates in Cancer Alley, Louisiana, or the poisonous water in Flint, Michigan.
- Students can do further research on the different items on the timeline.
- Students may also enjoy this video from English politician David Lammy about the interconnectedness of racial justice and climate justice.
From the scientist review
This article simplifies the history and origin of environmental justice and it provides a good foundation for students to learn how to take action to sustain their environment. The resource is a good blend for educators to teach students of this grade to fight environmental racism and sustain planet Earth.
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