Phoenix Urban Heat Island: Lesson 3 - Keep It Cool
by Lacey Merritt
Students will select one building from their master-planned community to construct a 3D model that absorbs/releases 8% less than the surrounding testing environment.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VaYKysTUDoRMnXlNUfE0DQj2wgonqlyI/edit?u…Related Content
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