Provided by: American Museum of Natural History |Published on: November 18, 2022
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Synopsis
This video looks at how the people of the Marshall Islands are affected by climate change and how they are adapting to these effects through community support.
The video follows the work of researchers who traveled to the Marshall Islands to better understand what the communities need and how they can be supported.
This is a great way to introduce students to climate adaptation.
The video shows clips of people in the Marshall Islands and interviews with the lead researchers.
Additional Prerequisites
The resource includes a transcript of the video.
Students should have a general knowledge of climate change's effects on coastal communities (e.g., sea level rise, changing migration patterns of marine fauna, etc.).
Differentiation
Have students consider what role communities can play in adapting to and mitigating climate change.
As a follow-up activity, students can research the impacts of climate change on specific communities and how they adapt to climate change.
Have students reflect on what they (and the international community) can learn from the people of the Marshall Islands.
This resource can also be used in health classes during lessons about the impacts of climate change on health, primarily related to access to food, water, and shelter.
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