Newtok Village History
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the historical significance of Newtok Village and its impact on the local community.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the main environmental challenges that Newtok Village faces and how these challenges affect the local community.
2. Discuss the importance of subsistence living for the residents of Newtok Village. How does this way of life contribute to their cultural identity?
3. Analyze how the erosion and climate change mentioned in the video have influenced the decisions made by the community regarding relocation. What are the implications of these decisions for the future of Newtok?
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Educational Video
Newtok: The Water is Rising | Patagonia Films
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