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MyCoast: New Jersey High Water

Provided by: MyCoast |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This interactive map and citizen science project allows students to examine images and a map of flooding instances in New Jersey.
The site allows for participants to explore other photo submissions and submit their own photos of high water events occurring in their community.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: MyCoast

Region: New Jersey

Languages: English

Positives

This resource allows students to recognize the impacts of climate change in their local communities.
Students have the opportunity to collect their own data and contribute to a citizen science project.

Prerequisites

Participants who submit their own photos must register to create a free account.
Prior understanding or investigations about tides and "King Tides" may be helpful when examining this resource.

Differentiation & Implementation

Cross-curricular connections can be made using the data in this resource to discuss environmental justice and the ways in which climate change can have unequal impacts on different communities.
Science or engineering classes could examine this resource and then challenge students to develop solutions to mitigate flooding.
This resource can be paired with this video about sea level rise in Massachusetts and this article about solutions for keeping communities safe from coastal flooding.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.