EJNY Mapping Tool
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades9, 10, 11, 12Science, Civics, Geography
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Provided by NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
What it is
- This interactive map provides students with a plethora of information about the locations of human health hazards, the public's access to various resources, and many other parameters in the New York City area.
- Students will be able to see data for air and water pollution, the locations of hazardous waste sites, climate change effects, access to transportation, and housing statistics as they relate to demographics areas.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The resource includes a how-to video and guide that are comprehensive and easy to understand.
- There are many visualizations and map layers to choose from.
Prerequisites
- Teachers should define environmental justice areas for students before they explore the map.
- Some students may benefit from specific tasks associated with exploring the map rather than being asked to explore it freely.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Social studies teachers can use this map to display areas that have been historically redlined and show students how these areas have been impacted.
- Teachers can use this map to discuss how those in marginalized groups may experience more adverse effects of climate change and pollution than others.
- To get students comfortable with the layers and map features, teachers can create a series of questions for students to answer by toggling map layers.
From the scientist review
This resource from the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) provides teachers with an interactive data-filled map about environmental justice, centering in New York City. The interactive map offers a wealth of up-to-date downloadable data concerning many factors affecting environmental justice. The references and sourced material utilized are from environmental groups and public agencies and present up-to-date information. This interactive map would be a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance climate-related learning experiences related to environmental justice in the classroom.
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