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Video: Need to Know: The Sea Also Rises - PBS

Ginny Brown

Initial Publication Date: August 13, 2015

Summary

Length: 11 minutes

The city of Norfolk, Virginia, is already experiencing the effects of sea-level rise. Streets that used to flood only occasionally now fill with sea-water every time there's a full-moon. Need to Know reports on how one American city is dealing with a problem that may soon be on all our doorsteps.

Learning Goals

To increase awareness of the immediate impacts of climate change.

Context for Use

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Description and Teaching Materials

Watch >> Need to know: Climate Change at the Doorstep - PBS

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Teaching Notes and Tips

May be used as background information for teaching about the impacts of climate change and sea level rise.

Assessment

Assessment is at the discretion of the educator and how this video is applied.

References and Resources

Citation

Brown, G. (2012). Video: Need to Know: The Sea Also Rises - PBS. Retrieved from http://www.camelclimatechange.org/view/video/51cbf4e07896bb431f6b0a54