Why Are Cities Getting Hotter?
During this lesson, students explore the increase in summer temperatures and describe the pattern as it relates to Colorado using a video by the Denver Post.
Context for Use
This is the first lesson in the Climate Resiliency Education High School Climate Unit.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Sim
Resource Type
Lesson
Topics
High School
Instructional Time
50 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 learn to ask questions and brainstorm using a driving question board.
Teaching Materials
Climate Resiliency HS1 -Teacher Guide
Climate Resiliency HS1- Student Activity Sheet
Climate Resiliency HS1 - Slides
Climate Resiliency HS1 - Colorado Temperature Spike Data
Video file
Description
- (5 minutes) Do Now/Warm-up prompt: Personal experiences
- (5 minutes) Class discussion: Find common themes.
- (20-30 minutes) Video: Watch the Denver Post video twice.
- (5 min) Discussion/Driving questions: Generate questions and select three most crucial questions to get to the bottom of the phenomenon.
