Beat the Heat: Tackling Urban Heat Islands Using the Science of Energy
Beat the Heat: Tackling Urban Heat Islands Using the Science of Energy STEM Case
Lake City's latest heat wave has more people in the hospital than ever before. Juan, a local student admitted to the hospital, lives in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. Students are hired as the city's Chief Heat Officer to investigate and solve the problem. As the Chief Heat Officer, students look at land uses, surface air temperatures, and building materials across Lake City. Students will develop a system model to test several design solutions and give the mayor a proposal to beat the heat.
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- Cases take 30-90 minutes to complete.
- Student progress is automatically saved.
- Complete in multiple sessions.
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| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Middle School | This version is for middle school classes. | 60-90 min |
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