It’s so important for people to connect with anything they are learning so they understand why it's relevant to their lives. What are some ways you help students to see the consequences of climate change in your local communities?
Parents
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In Miami-Dade "sea level" rise is triggering a process of climate gentrification. The ethnic neighborhood of Little Haiti, where half of its residents live below the poverty line, sits 10 feet above "sea level." This advantageous site lured urban planners and developers to transform the neighborhood into Magic City, a mixed-used development for affluent residents. The surge in property values and the recent displacement of inhabitants are signs of climate gentrification.
Over the years I organized several field trips to Little Haiti with my AP Human Geography class. These are pictures from last year where you can see zones of abandonment, vacant lots, and the signs for Magic City. Next month, I will take my students there, but this time we will also visit to the offices of Magic City to hear their perspective.
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