NeiSci Curriculum: Urban Heat Island | Los Angeles Public Library

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Lessons

Lessons are short moments of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned direct instruction in the format of either video or slides that inform participants of the knowledge necessary to participate in Citizen Science activities.

Activities

Activities frame the moments of Citizen Science participation through hands-on exploration and creation, which includes the activity of using the Neighborhood Science kits to collect data.

What is Urban Heat Island Effect?

15 minute lesson

An urban heat island is an area of a city that is significantly warmer than its surrounding areas due to the building materials of the city and the human activities impacting the area.

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How to Measure and Reduce UHI

20 minute activity

To measure the urban heat island effect we must measure the tempurature of different locations around the city and compare. The Neighborhood Science kit contains thermometers to take these measurements.

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Beating the Head With Urban Forestry

20 minute activity

The most effective strategy we can use to reduce the urban heat island effect is the reintroduction of trees into our city. The planting and maintenance of trees in cities is called Urban Forestry.

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