Viewers of the short documentary Santa Cruz Del Islote consider how changes in climate and overfishing impact the life style of the 1,200 residents of a small island off the coast of Cartagena, Columbia.

Concepts

building community, the global community, overfishing, fishing, overpopulation

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils watch the film, record questions the film raises, and respond to the viewing questions before returning for a whole class discussion

Classroom Considerations

• Links to a teacher's guide and the related film are attached

Pros

• The six-page packet includes background information on the island, its history, and its people
• Also included is a brief plan, discussion questions, and writing prompts

Cons

• Some viewers may be impatient with the slow pace of the film
• Viewers may find it difficult to draw evidence from the film  to respond to the discussion questions

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 L.9-10.5.a L.11-12.5.a