Sea Level Rise and Polar Ice Melt Our greehouse gas emissions are leading to sea level rise and flooding in coastal cities. Explore the role of melting polar ice in sea level rise and the costs and benefits of building a sea wall to keep out the rising seas.

Student materials for working as a class (example for Tacoma, WA):

• Sea level rise 1: Polar Ice Melt (PowerPoint), or as pdf: Polar Ice Melt (pdf)
• Sea level rise 2: Surging Seas (PowerPoint), or as pdf: Sea level rise (pdf).
• Sea level rise 3: Risks and Damages (PowerPoint), or as pdf: Risks and Damages (pdf).
• Student Worksheet (Excel).

Student materials for working independently: Materials for Independent Study.

Additional materials for teachers Materials for Teachers.




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