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A Subsistence Culture Impacted by Climate Change

Provided by: PBS |Published on: March 20, 2021

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Synopsis

This video provided by CLEAN shows how the Athabaskan people in Alaska are being affected by climate change.
Students will learn that changes in the climate have disrupted the ecosystems, causing salmon, blueberries, and other sources of food to decrease.
This resource includes an article and discussion questions.

Subjects: Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: PBS

Region: North America, Polar Regions, USA - West, United States

Languages: English

Positives

Students can read the essay for background context before watching the video.
This is a good activity for virtual learning as there is a button to share the resource on Google Classroom.
This video shows a concrete example of how climate change affects people and the environment.

Prerequisites

The article provides additional information about why the salmon population has decreased in Alaska.

Differentiation & Implementation

Social studies or geography classes can use this video to show students how climate change impacts the environment as well as culture.
Students can work individually or in small groups to answer the discussion questions.
Students can extend their learning with this documentary film on how climate change is affecting Alaskan wildlife.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.