Examining Sea Level Rise and Differential Shoreline Response
https://ie.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1337/2023/09/Differential-Sea-level-Rise-Lesson_FINAL_Sept-2019.pdf

Dana Haine, Jana Tasich, Joe Moss, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


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In this activity, students make and manipulate physical shoreline models to discover the features of resilient shorelines and to critically evaluate the impacts of rising seas. Students will use NOAA's Sea Level Rise Viewer to observe a coastal area of interest and predict the consequences of sea level rise on people, the environment, and the economy. Though the curriculum references North Carolina, this lesson will work for all coastal areas.


Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Sea Level Change, Climate Change:Impacts of climate change
Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity
Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS