Capstone Unit Tampa Bay (Apollo Beach) Adaptation to Climate Change DRL

Goal: Creation of an action plan to protect against the effects of climate change The Apollo Beach area has been nominated to be among a select few to participate in a program “Smart Coast” to help protect their community from the effects of climate change by: 1.Reducing the vulnerability of the built environment; 2.Protecting wetlands and wildlife; and 3.Pubic education

The role play Students will take on the roles of different community members. Students will negotiate with one in groups another to agree on a set of actions that will best protect their community and stay within the budget.

Game Rules/Logistics

Step 1. Assign Roles Roles:  Marine Scientist  Tampa Bay Environmental Engineer  Apollo Beach Homeowners Association, President  Hillsborough County Commissioner  Chamber of Commerce, President  Apollo Beach Real Estate Development Association, President  Tampa Bay Emergency Management Director Each student will receive ‘confidential instructions’ for his/her role.

Step 2. Same-Role Meetings Students in the same role will meet in a group. Each ‘same-role’ group will meet for 30 minutes. Groups will develop an action plan that is best for the role of that group (see ‘confidential instructions for your role). Groups will use the scorecard and worksheet to develop the plan.

Scorecard: Category 1

Scorecard: Category 2

Scorecard: Category 3

Worksheet

Step 3. Mixed-Role Meetings Student meet in groups consisting of one person from each role. Each ‘mixed-role” group will meet for one hour. Each group will develop an action plan that best meets the needs of all roles. Groups will use the scorecard and worksheet to develop the plan. Each group will work independently of the others. At least 6 out of the 7 students in the group must agree on the final action plan. Teachers will help facilitate the negotiations.

Step 3. Scoring The Action Plan must include at least 20 points from Category 1, and at least 15 points each from Categories 2 and 3. There must be a total of at least 50 points for Action Plan. The Action Plan cannot cost more than $15 million.

Conclusion of Negotiations

Step 4. Presentation of Action Plans At conclusion of mixed-role meetings a member of each group will summarize negotiated agreement. Each group will present their plan in a a brief presentation.

5. Presentation and Voting Activity ends with voting on best plan for the community. After the presentations from the groups, students gather into “same-role” groups (to minimize favoritism). Vote will be in the form of an Australian ballot.

Ballot

Discussion

Follow-Up Discussion Questions 1.Why did the number plan that you voted as number one work best for you personally as your role? 2.Why do you think that working together as a community is beneficial to protecting against climate change vulnerabilities? 3.How might you get involved in their community and help in forming a plan like the one they worked through in class? 4.Can they you think of any specific parts of our town/community that could benefit from a plan of action like this one? a. Projects like the new St. Petersburg Pier, etc. 5.What are the most interesting things that you took away from this experience?