Lyfta storyworld: High Water - Guatemala

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Carlos Humberto

Carlos in storyworld High Water

Meet Carlos Humberto from Guatemala, a nurse, photographer and member of the Maya Q'eqchi' community.

Follow Carlos as he records the effects of flooding following two devastating hurricanes. Discover how the community comes together during this environmental crisis with three interactive 360° spaces and a powerful short film.

"We dreamt those two months, we dreamt a nightmare that was difficult to get out of."

CARLOS

IN HIGH WATER

Natural disasters

Carlos in panorama picture

Lesson plans for primary and secondary students look at the devastating effects of hurricanes and explore how communities can prepare for these natural disasters. There are also rich learning resources that support geography and science learning, covering topics including map-reading, time zones, and the seasons.

Students can also learn about the Maya people past and present, including the Maya Q'eqchi community in Guatemala, and how modern day Maya culture continues to survive and thrive.

"The water continues to rise, about 400 families have already been evacuated and are sheltered in different places."

ERICK CU

IN HIGH WATER

High Water at a glance

A powerful short documentary film Flying Buffalo
2X interactive 360° spaces
Rich media articles covering:
- Maya culture
- Understanding Earth in maps
- Natural disasters: Hurricanes
Lesson and assembly plans to be included with this storyworld:
- Lesson Plan: Climate change and extreme weather: Pt 1
- Lesson Plan: Climate change and extreme weather: Pt 2
- Lesson Plan: Hurricanes hit Guatemala (primary)
- Lesson Plan: Hurricanes hit Guatemala (secondary)
- Lyfta Time: Carlos in Guatemala
- Lesson Assembly: Resourcefulness

Examples of Rich Media Articles in storyworld High Water