The Urban Heat Island Effect - Investigating the Effects of Land Use on Temperature

by Cody Yeakel

Students use a GIS story map and hands on investigation to analyze the urban heat island effect in Phoenix.

Lesson Grade Level

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cb7520ZG_R95SehBDxSGl8xSfoD4NWm1/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor

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