Positives

• Students will learn about the concept of the urban heat-island effect and understand the connection between this initiative and reducing carbon emissions.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students need to be familiar with the albedo effect, urban heat islands, and the effects of rising temperatures on people.
• The teacher can access the full video catalog using the link in the video description.

Differentiation

• The teacher could ask students to design solutions to the urban heat-island effect and break them down by categories such as energy efficiency, natural solutions (such as trees), insulation, etc.
• Students can learn more about urban heat islands and could create posters and videos to educate others.
  
• Another recommended resource is Lights Out Day, an initiative where your school would not use lighting for the whole day to save electricity.