Rising Sea Refugees
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Provided by: Project Look Sharp|Published on: August 12, 2021
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Synopsis
- This media literacy lesson includes two clips from documentaries about flooding and climate change, discussion questions, and tips for decoding media.
- Students will see presentations about the impacts of sea level rise on human communities from "Before the Flood" and "How to Let Go of the World and Love All Things That Climate Can't Change."
Subjects: Science, Geography, English Language Arts
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Sox Sperry
Region: Asia, Global, Oceania
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students may recognize the films or some of the actors.
- There is a guide to decoding media included.
Additional Prerequisites
- You must sign up for a free account to access the resources.
- You must download the files and videos.
Differentiation
- This lesson can be used to introduce an ELA lesson about perspective and audience when writing or presenting.
- Science classes can integrate this lesson into topics such as the water cycle, global change, or properties of water.
- Social studies classes could use this resource to expand a lesson about the social impacts of climate change, human migration due to climate change, or the unequal effects of climate change around the world.
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About the Partner Provider
Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
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