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Everyday Stories of Climate Change

Provided by: Gemma Sou |Published on: January 17, 2023

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Synopsis

This graphic novel presents the stories of low-income families from five different countries and how they experience climate change.
Students will understand what climate change looks like for those in Bangladesh, South Africa, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and Barbuda.

Subjects: Geography, English Language Arts

Authors: Gemma Sou, Adeeba Nuraina Risha, Gina Ziervogel, Cat Sims

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

This lesson introduces students to some of the people most affected by climate change and the steps they have taken to adapt to the effects.
The graphic novel engages readers through storytelling and illustrations.

Prerequisites

Students should have a general understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change.
Teachers may want to show students the different regions on a map as they are mentioned in the graphic novel.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can complete the discussion questions in groups to ensure they continue to be exposed to a variety of perspectives on the topic of inequality and adaptation.
Have students map out the cities and countries mentioned in the novel to better gauge their location geographically.
Use this activity to learn more about how climate change affects people differently and this article to learn about one community's way of adapting to climate change.

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