This lesson has students explore what land use changes are happening and how changes in surface color affects temperatures in cities.
Context for Use
This is the third lesson in the Climate Resiliency Education Middle School Climate Unit.
A satellite image is shown over the same image in infrared, showing that the paved sidewalks and roads retain more heat than homes and vegetation.
Program
Resource Type
Lesson
Topics
Middle School
Instructional Time
125 minutes
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea(s)
Published Date
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What Students Will Do
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What Students Will Do
Students will better understand the concept of albedo.
Teaching Materials
Climate Resiliency MS3 - Teacher Guide
Climate Resiliency MS3 - Student Activity Sheet
Climate Resiliency MS3 - Student Activity Sheet Key
Description
- (15 minutes) Consensus Building Discussion: Reorient students in the storyline.
- (35 minutes) Picture comparisons: Compare pairs of pictures of areas that have increased in population over the last 30 or so years.
- (50 minutes) Color and Temperature (Parts A & B): Try to replicate color and temperature connections in the lab.
- (15 minutes) Reflection: Debrief on the color and temperature lab.
- (10 minutes) Brainstorm: Generate ideas for next steps in the investigation.
