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The Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grades 8-9) Lesson PlanThe Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grades 8-9) Lesson Plan
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The Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grades 8-9)

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Students use the scientific process to show that when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They examine the "urban heat island" phenomenon and analyze why it increases energy consumption.

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temperature

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surface, temperatures, science
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Grade
8th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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