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Researchers and residents in Coulibistrie, Dominica, combine drone imagery with local experience to map flood risks, safe places, and evacuation routes. Students design a coastal-town risk map and choose preparedness measures within a five-point planning budget.

Suggested grade level

Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8

Suggested teaching range based on the reading, vocabulary, and classroom activity. Younger students may benefit from teacher-guided reading.

Source material

This curriculum draws on material from storymaps.arcgis.com.

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