How to Survive a Climate Disaster

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video discusses the resiliency of communities during and after climate disasters.
Students will learn that communities with stronger social ties have higher rates of survival and rebuilding than more disconnected communities, seeing examples from Chicago, New Orleans, and Japan.
The video concludes that local governments should invest in infrastructure and community services that encourage residents to interact to make their communities more resilient.

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Subjects: Civics

Authors: Hot Mess, PBS

Region: Asia, Global, Louisiana, Illinois

Languages: English

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The video incorporates engaging imagery as well as clear text to help ensure student understanding and engagement.

Prerequisites

Students will need to be familiar with the concept of climate change.
Students will need to be aware of what climate-related disasters are.

Differentiation & Implementation

This is an excellent video for social studies and civics classes to use when discussing the importance of community.
Middle school and high school social studies and civics classes can use this video when identifying ways in which individuals and communities can take action involving climate change.
The videos Youth Climate Story: Fracking and Earthquakes in Ohio, Youth Climate Story: Hurricane Damage and Climate Strikes in Florida, and Hope After Hurricanes can be used as inspiration for students to plan ideas on how they can build community in their area.

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