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*Please note that prior to taking the badge you must meet the following pre-requisites.

Pre-Requisites: Items below must be completed by the educator before continuing with this badge.

Establish the following on the GLOBE website (add website): Teacher Account, Teacher MyPage, School Site, Student Accounts.
Complete GLOBE teacher training in the Clouds and Surface Temperature Protocols.
Collect and Submit Clouds and Surface Temperature Data on the GLOBE website.

Overview

The rapid growth of urban populations, the urban heat island (UHI) effect, and a potential increase in the frequency and duration of heat waves due to climate change, raise a series of issues about the increased health risks of sensitive urban populations to extreme heat and the effective means of mitigating impacts of heat waves. According to the US EPA, urban heat islands affect energy consumption, elevate greenhouse gas emissions, and impair water quality by increasing the temperature of urban water runoff.

In this badge you will learn about urban heat islands and their effects on the environment, review related educational resources, and engage your students in a research project.

Intended Audience: Educators grades 6-12th

Time Required: 8 hours

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