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In this video from PBS Terra, students will understand how sea level rise due to climate change has the potential to drastically change the landscape, depending on how much warming we cause.
Students will understand that climate solutions need to be implemented quickly to avoid dramatic sea level rise and will see the potential effects on locations around the United States.
This video incorporates a lot of visual components to help demonstrate the main points, especially areas that are at risk.
Students will get to hear from an oceanographer, bringing an expert voice into the conversation.
Prerequisites
Many students, especially those residing in at-risk zones, may become distressed while watching this video. Teachers should be ready to support students and help them channel their feelings into action.
Differentiation & Implementation
After watching this video, students may be curious about what kind of solutions need to be implemented to achieve net zero. Students can experiment with this solutions simulator to get a better understanding of what needs to be done.
Students can use the maps and data visualizations in the video as the basis for data art projects meant to warn others about potential sea level rise. Students can check out examples of data art like this one for reference.
Teachers can connect this resource with Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action.
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