This NASA visualization shows sea surface salinity observations (September 2011-September 2014). Students review the video and answer questions.

Students will identify and describe the relationship between land cover classification and surface temperature as they relate to the urban heat island effect. Students will also describe patterns between population density and the locations of urban heat islands. 

GLOBE protocols and learning activities that complement exploration of the Flow of Energy and Matter are outlined.

This StoryMap allows students to explore the urban heat island effect using land surface temperature and vegetation data in a 5 E-learning cycle. Students investigate the processes that create differences in surface temperatures, as well as how human activities have led to the creation of urban heat islands.