The video draws attention to a variety of injustices, especially those affecting black communities.
The video can be used in a wide variety of subjects, as it connects science, history, geography, and social-justice issues.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the location of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.
It may be helpful to introduce students to basic concepts such as groundwater, infiltration, and subsidence.
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Differentiation
This resource could be used in a science class to discuss unique characteristics of river deltas or to demonstrate the need for nature-based solutions to flooding.
This resource could be used in a geography or history class to discuss how settlement patterns were shaped by the natural geography of the area.
This video could be used to introduce a conversation about environmental justice issues in New Orleans and beyond along with this personal narrative.