Restoring the Natural Mangrove Forest

Positives

• This video highlights a lesser-known carbon sink, mangrove forests, and describes how coastal communities can be integral in restoring these ecosystems for the benefit of all.
• Interviews with local community members involved in the restoration project are translated and describe the methods behind the ecological mangrove restoration.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with the concept of ecological restoration and the threat of climate change to coastal communities.

Differentiation

• A graphic organizer that describes the problem, initial solutions, and a successful community-based solution could help students summarize the key points of the video.
• Consider asking students to research an environmental issue in their community and discuss how a community-based restoration project could help.
• Additional resources to explore mangroves include Measuring Mangroves in Biscayne National Park and The Magic of Mangroves Secondary Lesson Plan.