Youth Climate Story: Hurricane Damage and Climate Strikes in Florida

• This video is about Gabriella, a climate activist, and her experience with hurricanes and community organizing in Florida.
• A lesson plan, weather mapping activity, and art project are also included to accompany this video, once you sign into the site.
  

Positives

• The video discusses Gabriella's feelings and fears about what her future might look like, which may resonate with many students.
• The activities help students learn about weather systems and patterns.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• The video is available without an account but teachers must sign in to access the additional teaching materials.
  

Differentiation

• Social studies, civics, and geography classes could use this video when discussing how cities and communities should plan and prepare for natural disasters and climate change.
• The video allows students to practice empathy, which could be displayed in group conversations or class discussions about how natural disasters affect people.
• Younger students may need support on the weather mapping activity, so have them work in groups and provide additional guidance.
  
• Other resources about hurricanes include this StC lesson plan, this PBS video, and this interactive NASA resource. 

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