Sea Level Rise Introduction

These resources are for you to use as needed to quickly review the concepts in this module and continue researching the concepts.

Science

SC.7.N.3.2 Identify the benefits and limitations of the use of scientific models.

SC.6.E.7.1 Differentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection, the three mechanisms by which heat is transferred through Earth's system

SC.7.E.6.6 Identify the impact that humans have had on Earth, such as deforestation, urbanization, desertification, erosion, air and water quality, and changing the flow of water.

Math

MAFS.7.RP.1.2a Decide whether two quantities are in a proportional relationship, e.g., by testing for equivalent ratios in a table or graphing on a coordinate plane and observing whether the graph is a straight line through the origin.

Civics

SS.7.C.2.13 Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.

Overview

Learners will be immediately introduced to the topic of sea level rise and the Big Question (How does a change in sea level impact Southwest Florida?) within the engage section of the module. All hands-on activities are built to have students discover the causes of sea level rise and the effects of sea level rise on communities. All hands-on activities have step-by-step directions, video and image support, and the supplies are provided in your kit from kick off day.

Learners will collect their own data in small group and compare to other sources of information from published data on climate change and sea level rise to flooding occurrences in their SWFL environment. By the end of the module learners will take the new skills and information they acquired and begin planning for their culminating environmental action project.

Timing (based on 45 minute class periods)

Engage 1/2 class period

Explore

• Thermal Expansion 1 class period

• Sea Ice vs. Land Ice 1 class period

• Sea Level Rise on FL's Coast 1/2 class period

• Create a Community 1/2 class period

Explain 1 class period

• Connect all experiences and data together with the Big Question.

Elaborate 1/2 class period

• Introduce culminating environmental action project

Once you have reviewed this module and practiced with the activities, please complete the teacher check-in which you can find by clicking on the button below.