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Mozambique Coastal Resilience Strategies
College/UniversityScienceEnvironmental ScienceGeography1 days
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5.0 (1 rating)Climate ChangeCoastal ResilienceScientific ResearchLocal KnowledgeGovernment PolicySustainable Practices
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Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can Mozambique's coastal communities effectively develop and implement comprehensive resilience plans that integrate scientific research, local knowledge, and sustainable practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect both their livelihoods and ecosystems?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How does climate change specifically impact coastal communities in Mozambique?
- What are the most significant threats to coastal zones in Mozambique, and how do they affect local communities and ecosystems?
- How can local communities in Mozambique develop sustainable practices to enhance their resilience against climate-related threats?
- What strategies can be employed to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal erosion in Mozambique?
- How can scientific research and local knowledge be integrated to design effective resilience plans for coastal areas?
- What role does government policy play in protecting Mozambique's coastal communities from climate-induced hazards?
- How can Mozambique balance economic activities like fishing and tourism with the need to protect its coastal environment?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Analyze the specific impacts of climate change on Mozambique's coastal communities.
- Identify and assess the most significant threats to Mozambique's coastal zones and their effects on local communities and ecosystems.
- Develop sustainable practices that local communities in Mozambique can adopt to enhance their resilience.
- Evaluate strategies to mitigate the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal erosion in Mozambique.
- Integrate scientific research and local knowledge to design effective resilience plans for coastal areas.
- Examine the role of government policy in shaping resilience strategies for Mozambique's coastal communities.
- Balance economic activities such as fishing and tourism with the need to protect Mozambique's coastal environment.
Next Generation Science Standards
NGSS-ESS3.C
Primary
Human impacts on Earth systems.Reason: Understanding the impact of climate change in Mozambique and developing resilience plans align with this standard.
NGSS-ESS3.D
Primary
Global climate change and its impacts.Reason: The focus on climate change impacts on Mozambique aligns directly with this standard.
National Council for the Social Studies
NCSS-GEOGRAPHY-9
Primary
Human populations, Earth's surface, and global change: how humans modify the physical environment.Reason: Developing resilience plans requires understanding of how humans modify environments, which is covered by this standard.
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.9
Secondary
Synthesize information from a range of sources into a coherent understanding of a process or concept.Reason: Students will need to synthesize information from various sources to develop comprehensive resilience plans.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.11-12.4
Supporting
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.Reason: Writing comprehensive resilience plans requires clear and coherent writing skills.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsInteractive Storytelling with Local Voices
Invite community leaders and residents from Mozambique's littoral regions via video conference to share firsthand accounts of how climate change affects their lives. This direct person-to-person entry event fosters empathy and contextual understanding, preparing students for a project-driven by real-world challenges.📚
Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Activity 1
Climate Impact Explorer
Students will conduct a comprehensive analysis of how climate change specifically impacts Mozambique's coastal communities by gathering data and presenting findings.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Begin by researching the current state of climate impacts on Mozambique's coastal regions using databases and scientific journals.
2. Identify and select specific data points related to climate change effects, such as sea-level rise, cyclone frequency, and erosion rates.
3. Organize findings into a report detailing how these factors influence local communities and ecosystems.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed report that identifies specific impacts of climate change on Mozambique's coastal communities.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with NGSS-ESS3.D as it focuses on the impacts of climate change.Activity 2
Threat Assessment Taskforce
Students will assess and prioritize the most significant threats to Mozambique's coastal zones and understand their effects on local communities and ecosystems.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Conduct in-depth research into various climate-related threats facing Mozambique’s coast, including interviews with local stakeholders.
2. Create a threat matrix to categorize and prioritize threats based on severity and likelihood.
3. Develop a presentation that outlines their assessment and priorities for addressing these threats.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA threat matrix and accompanying presentation illustrating assessed threats.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with NGSS-ESS3.C as it involves understanding human impacts and threats to Earth systems.Activity 3
Policy Influencers
Students will examine the role of government policy in shaping resilience strategies for coastal communities in Mozambique.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Research existing government policies related to climate resilience in Mozambique.
2. Analyze the effectiveness and shortcomings of these policies with respect to real-world scenarios shared during the entry event.
3. Write a policy brief recommending enhancements or changes to current strategies.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA policy brief with recommendations on enhancing resilience policies.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.9 by synthesizing information from multiple sources.Activity 4
Eco-Economic Analysts
Students will create strategies to balance economic activities like fishing and tourism with the need to protect Mozambique's coastal environment.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Research the economic role of fishing and tourism in Mozambique’s coastal communities.
2. Identify environmental challenges posed by these industries and potential sustainable alternatives.
3. Develop a balanced plan that promotes economic growth without compromising ecological integrity.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA balanced plan promoting sustainable economic growth for Mozambique’s coast.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.11-12.4, focusing on producing clear and coherent writing in plans.🏆
Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioMozambique Coastal Resilience Assessment Rubric
Category 1
Research and Data Synthesis
Evaluates the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data from a range of sources related to climate change impacts.Criterion 1
Data Gathering
Effectiveness in collecting relevant and comprehensive data on climate impacts.
Exemplary
4 PointsGathers all relevant data from a wide range of authoritative sources, showing a deep understanding of climate impacts.
Proficient
3 PointsGathers relevant data from multiple sources, showing a clear understanding of climate impacts.
Developing
2 PointsGathers some relevant data from limited sources, showing a basic understanding of climate impacts.
Beginning
1 PointsGathers minimal data with limited relevance to the topic, showing initial understanding.
Criterion 2
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Capability to analyze data and present interpretations regarding climate impacts.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresents sophisticated analysis and coherent interpretations of data, with insightful conclusions about climate impacts.
Proficient
3 PointsPresents clear analysis and interpretations, with appropriate conclusions about climate impacts.
Developing
2 PointsPresents basic analysis with limited interpretations, offering simple conclusions.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles with data analysis and offers limited or unclear interpretations.
Category 2
Strategic Planning and Solutions Development
Assesses the ability to create effective resilience plans integrating scientific and local knowledge.Criterion 1
Integration of Knowledge
Effectiveness in synthesizing scientific research and local knowledge into the resilience plan.
Exemplary
4 PointsIntegrates scientific research and local insights seamlessly into a comprehensive resilience plan.
Proficient
3 PointsIntegrates scientific research and local insights into a coherent resilience plan.
Developing
2 PointsAttempts to integrate scientific research and local insights, with partial success in the resilience plan.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to integrate scientific research and local insights meaningfully.
Criterion 2
Creativity and Innovation
Innovative approaches and solutions proposed in the resilience plan.
Exemplary
4 PointsProposes highly innovative solutions that are both creative and practical, significantly enhancing resilience.
Proficient
3 PointsProposes creative and practical solutions that enhance resilience effectively.
Developing
2 PointsProposes solutions with some creative elements, but may lack practicality or depth.
Beginning
1 PointsOffers solutions with little creativity or practical application.
Category 3
Communication and Presentation
Evaluates clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness in communication and presentations.Criterion 1
Clarity and Coherence
The extent to which communication is clear and logically organized.
Exemplary
4 PointsCommunication is exceptionally clear and logically structured, facilitating understanding and engagement.
Proficient
3 PointsCommunication is clear and logically structured, effectively conveying ideas.
Developing
2 PointsCommunication is somewhat clear and logically structured, but may occasionally be hard to follow.
Beginning
1 PointsCommunication lacks clarity and logical structure, leading to confusion.
Criterion 2
Persuasiveness and Engagement
The ability to engage and persuade the audience effectively.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates exceptional persuasiveness and audience engagement, effectively advocating for resilience strategies.
Proficient
3 PointsEffectively persuades and engages the audience, advocating well for resilience strategies.
Developing
2 PointsAttempts to persuade and engage the audience, with partial success.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to engage or persuade the audience.
Reflection Prompts
End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learningQuestion 1
Reflect on the most surprising or impactful information you discovered about Mozambique's coastal communities during this project.
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Question 2
On a scale from 1 to 5, how effectively do you feel the integration of local knowledge and scientific research has contributed to your understanding of developing resilience plans for Mozambique's coastal areas?
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Question 3
Choose which of the following skills you feel you developed the most during this project: research, collaboration, critical thinking, or writing. Why?
Multiple choice
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Options
Research
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Writing
Question 4
Considering the threat assessment you conducted, how has your perspective on the role of government policy in climate resilience changed or developed?
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Question 5
On a scale from 1 to 5, rate your confidence in your ability to create sustainable economic plans that consider both environmental and economic needs after completing the Eco-Economic Analysts project.
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