A comic book to understand the effects of climate change on our environment, and specifically, on conch shells, coral reefs, and integrated ecosystems.
Students will read about the possible effects of climate change in the Bahamas, and possible actions for adaption and mitigation, as explained by two schoolchildren.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
- How might climate change affect the availability of a conch snack, a popular dish in the Bahamas?
- What are the possible threats posed by climate change to coral reefs in the Bahamas?
About the Tool
Tool Name | Who Tief Muh Conch? The possible effects of climate change in the Bahamas |
Discipline | Humanities, Environmental Sciences |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Climate Literature, Ocean Acidity, Acidification, Coral Reefs, Marine Organisms |
Climate Topic | Climate and the Biosphere |
Type of Tool | Reading |
Grade Level | High School, Middle School, Primary School |
Location | North America |
Bahamas | |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission |
Hosted at | Bahamas Reef Environmental Education Foundation |
Link | https://breef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WhoTiefMuhConch.pdf |
Access | Online; Offline |
Computer Skills | Basic |