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Description
Temperature Increase: Reducing the Heat is part of a compilation of local climate research conducted by science heroes from across Canada that includes climate actions that students can complete at home, in class or in the community.
In this feature, students learn how local climate zones are used to visualize different climate futures by using models to predict local urban temperature changes and determine solutions that can help reduce the future heat experience including planting of trees in urban spaces.
A local climate zone is an area that has consistent surface properties and land cover and may have unique air temperature patterns. The lesson includes a visual representation of each local climate zone to help illustrate the concept.
Students will:
- Meet the local science hero of this edition, Dr. Medhi Aminipouri, an urban climatologist
- Learn about the research as it relates to using street trees to reduce urban temperatures
- Participate in a Neighborhood Temperature Investigation
- Learn more about climate change and how to act by planting trees, writing a letter to a MP, and talking to friends and family about the importance of trees
Students can also use the website search tool to access more Science Spotlights under the Energy Use category, such as:
- Satellites Are Out of This World
- Cool Down with Urban Trees
- Warm Homes, Cold Places: Staying Cozy with Less Energy
- Carbon Capture: Ready, Set, Go!
- Fueling with Renewables!
- Power from the Core: Harvesting Earth's Heat
- Atoms and Wind, Keeping Us Powered
General Assessment
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This resource complements Grade 4-8 Science units exploring the causes and consequences of climate change and the effects of climate change on habitats and ecosystems. To extend the learning further, students could use the results of their neighborhood temperature investigation in a presentation to the local city council for consideration of planting street trees in needed areas. They could also prepare an information flyer to distribute in the school neighborhood to educate others about the important role trees play in mitigating temperature increases.
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Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (2)
- Climate Change
- Weather
Ecosystems (2)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Biodiversity
Human Health & Environment (1)
- Quality of Life
Land Use & Natural Resources (2)
- Planting Native Species
- Sustainable Urbanization
