urban heat island

Climate Action:
Urban Heat Island Effect

Urban Heat Island (UHI)

heat island effectLearn about:
  • Learn about climate change and the urban heat island effect. Understand how different surfaces retain heat and explore engineering options for mitigating the urban heat island effect.
Kit will include:
  • Kit includes materials to study the urban heat island effect and develop engineering solutions to help mitigate its impacts.
This kit will support one class, size 20-30 students.
Earth Day 2023

STEAM Activity Lessons

composting process

Circular Economy: Composting

Learn about how you can divert food waste from landfills and generate a beneficial soil amendment through composting.
Urban Heat Island Effect

Climate Action: Urban Heat Island Effect

Learn how different surfaces retain heat and explore engineering options for mitigating the urban heat island effect.
indoor air quality

Health, Safety & Wellness: Indoor Air Quality

Learn about common air pollutants and understand how HVAC systems help remove pollutants from the indoor environment.
Stormwater Pollution

Water and Biodiversity: Stormwater Pollution

Learn how human activity impacts our surface water quality through stormwater runoff, and what actions we can all take to help protect our water.