Chasing Ice
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Overview
Join the real-life struggle to save the last fully intact wild salmon system left on Earth with these lessons for documentary film The Wild. The film introduces students to stunning visuals of the pristine wilderness that is the Bristol Bay watershed and to those who survive and thrive on the bounty of this salmon run. They also learn of the real and immediate threat to this unique place, exploring the issues and perspectives of a variety of stakeholders. By taking action, students can play a vital role in preserving this rare and valuable resource, as well as the lives of those who depend on the return of this healthy salmon run.
The materials shared here were not created by Journeys in Film, but are valuable classroom resources.
Where to Watch
The Wild is available to watch for free on YouTube.
Curriculum Guide
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Lesson 1: “The Wild” – How do you save what you love?
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Human Development, Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 2: Saving Bristol Bay – Understanding Different Perspectives
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Science, Service Learning
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 3: Analyzing Complex Questions and Issues
Subject: Community Service Learning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Human Development, Media Literacy, Political Science, Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 4: The History of Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Human Development, Media Literacy, Political Science, Science, Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 5: The Issues from Stakeholder Perspectives
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Government, Health, History, Human Development, Political Science, Science, Service Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 6: Stakeholder Presentations and Discussion
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Human Development, Political Science, Service Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 7: Taking Action – How do you save what you love?
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Service Learning
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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