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Coastal Flooding and Sea Level Rise (MS unit)

Provided by: Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • This three-part unit plan is for students in coastal Maine to find value in their community, understand the impact of sea-level rise on their community, and brainstorm strategies to protect their community from storm surges and flooding.
  • Part 1 of this unit introduces students to the basics of sea level rise and coastal flooding, Part 2 engages students in fieldwork and data collection, and Part 3 asks students to create a plan for coastal communities to adapt to sea level rises.
  • Most of the information is for Portland, Maine.


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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Civics, Geography
Authors: Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Region: Maine - Coastal
Languages: English

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