Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 9-12, 6-8
Synopsis
This video discusses the resiliency of communities during and after climate disasters.
Students will learn that communities with stronger social ties have higher rates of survival and rebuilding than more disconnected communities, seeing examples from Chicago, New Orleans, and Japan.
The video concludes that local governments should invest in infrastructure and community services that encourage residents to interact to make their communities more resilient.
The video incorporates engaging imagery as well as clear text to help ensure student understanding and engagement.
Prerequisites
Students will need to be familiar with the concept of climate change.
Students will need to be aware of what climate-related disasters are.
Differentiation & Implementation
This is an excellent video for social studies and civics classes to use when discussing the importance of community.
Middle school and high school social studies and civics classes can use this video when identifying ways in which individuals and communities can take action involving climate change.