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The effects of rising sea levels on Isle de Jean Charles, located off the coast of Louisiana, are documented in Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee's poignant short video. Viewers are asked to consider not only the plight of residents but also what could or should be done for the remaining families.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with another resource, Camille Seaman's "Melting Away," https://www.globalonenessproject.org/library/photo-essays/melting-away
- Use in a photography class to model documentary videos, or in a science class to launch a discussion of the factors that influence climate change
- Have groups research current conditions on Isle de Jean Charles
Classroom Considerations
- A link to the videois attached below, as is a Spanish language version of the lesson
Pros
- The six-page packet includes background information on Isle de Jean Charles, factors that contribute to coastal change, a plan, discussion questions, and writing prompts
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