Learning From The People

Coastal Communities

RESOURCE GRADE LEVEL MEDIA TYPE
Arctic Climate Perspectives

Arctic Climate Perspectives

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, describes how global climate change is affecting Barrow, Alaska. OER Level

6-9

Video

Bowhead Whaling and Its Impact

Bowhead Whaling and Its Impact

This interactive activity, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, explores the history of whaling in the Arctic and introduces a landmark study of whale populations. OER Level

6-9

Interactive

Exploring Environmental Change

Exploring Environmental Change

Students explore the connections that can exist in a natural environment, and examine how changes to the environment, particularly those caused by human activity, can affect those connections.

6-9

Lesson Plan

Iñupiaq Whale Hunt

Iñupiaq Whale Hunt

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, provides a portrait of Iñupiaq whaling as a community activity, as told through the story of one hunt. OER Level

6-9

Video

Living on the Coast

Living on the Coast

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, illuminates how living on the coast affects individuals and communities, particularly humans' interrelationships with natural resources. OER Level

6-9

Video

Ways of Navigation

Ways of Navigation

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, describes three different ways that people have navigated the oceans. OER Level

6-9

Video