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Cancer Alley: Social Studies Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Dan Castrigano, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: November 13, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students learn about environmental justice by exploring an interactive map, learning about Cancer Alley, and taking concrete action to address environmental injustice.

Inquire: Students are introduced to the term environmental justice and learn about the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).
Investigate: Students learn about communities facing environmental injustice using an interactive map and watching a video about Cancer Alley
Inspire: Students write a letter to a government official or business leader sharing what they learned and urging them to take action. 
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Subjects: History, Geography
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Region: Louisiana
Posted on Nov 13, 2023

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Dan Castrigano

Academic Teacher at Burlington YouthBuild

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