The Coming Impact of Climate Change on the Great Lakes

Provided by: CBS Evening News |Published on: October 30, 2024

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Synopsis

This short video focuses on how stronger storms and more extreme changes in lake levels are affecting the Great Lakes Region and how the cities along the lakes are adapting.
The video is about 3 minutes long and includes footage of damaged roadways along Lake Superior, the shore of Lake Michigan, and interviews with individuals involved with city planning and water policy.

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Subjects: Social Studies, Engineering, Career Skills

Authors: CBS Evening News

Region: Minnesota, WI - Lake Michigan & Fox/Wolf Watershed (CESA 6, 7, 8), Northern NY, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, MI-Upper Peninsula

Languages: English

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Positives

The video has a local focus on the Great Lakes Region, particularly Michigan and Wisconsin.
While the video discusses challenges faced due to climate change, it also highlights what actions are being taken to protect communities along the lake shores.

Prerequisites

It can be helpful for students to have background knowledge about why the health of the Great Lakes is so important, regionally and nationally.
Students may benefit from background information on how climate change is causing extreme weather events like storms and flooding, as this is not explained in the video.

Differentiation & Implementation

This video can be used to quickly show students how climate change is impacting their local environment.
In a science class, this video can be used to prompt student questions about human impacts on the fragile ecosystem of the Great Lakes.
In a social studies class, students can evaluate the solutions proposed in the video and argue for or against policies based on the costs versus the benefits.

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