Earth System Data Explorer Images -Urban Heat Island

Urban Heat Island Images

Teachers, are you looking for resources to help you engage students in data analysis related to the Urban Heat Island in North America?

Check out the Monthly 2018 Images featuring two science variables related to Urban Heat Islands: 

  • Monthly Surface Air Temperature (degrees Celsius)Surface Air Temp

     

  •  Monthly Daytime Skin Temperature (degrees Celsius)

Daytime Surface Temp

Access the Monthly 2018 Images (PDF).

Disciplinary Core Ideas:

Crosscutting Concepts:

  • Cause and Effect

Science and Engineering Practices:

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NGSS Three Dimensional Learning

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