Urban Heat Island Effect/Surface Temperature Campaign

Issued by Texas State University Continuing Education

The rapid growth of urban populations, the urban heat island (UHI) effect, and a potential increase in the frequency and duration of heat waves due to climate change, raise a series of issues about the increased health risks of sensitive urban populations to extreme heat and the effective means of mitigating impacts of heat waves. Time Required: 8 hours

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

(1) Learn about about urban heat islands and how they impact energy consumption, water quality and human health. (2) Familiarize yourself with GLOBE, NASA, NOAA, and USGS Content resources on urban heat island their effects on surrounding environments. (3) Engage with community of scientists, teachers, and students in GLOBE. (4) Explore hands-on options of instructional activities for classroom implementation.

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

PS3.B CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND ENERGY TRANSFER; ESS3.C: HUMAN IMPACTS ON EARTH SYSTEMS; HS-PS3-1 Energy