Urban Heat Islands and Redlining [adapted from S. Ciandro, teacher]
Activity on the dataset Urban Heat Islands in the US
Working with historic redlining data and current temperature data from seven urban areas, students make data-driven decisions about distributing funding for neighborhood improvements.
Learning objectives: In this activity, students will: identify differences between groups add the mean calculation to a graph choose a graph type to compare groups create a box plot to compare groups make a decision based on evidence share an annotated graph to support their reasoning
What is the history of redlining? How does it affect lives today? What can we do about it? In this activity, you will use the data provided to produce graphs to support your findings on the effects of 1930's redlining on communities today. You will work to suggest possible solutions to this example of environmental racism. Begin by getting to know the dataset. Select About on the bottom left of your screen and read about the dataset.
Topics and standards: Science, Social Studies, Environmental Science, Earth Science, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-1, Human Impacts, Natural Hazards, Health & the Environment, Guided, Climate & Global Change, TEKS Science 6.11.A, TEKS Science 7.11.A, TEKS Science EARTH.9.D, TEKS Science EARTH.12.A, TEKS Science EARTH.12.B, TEKS Science EARTH.12.C, TEKS Science ENV.12.A, 6-ESS3-2, 6-ESS3-3, 8-ESS3-1, 6-ESS2-5, Civics & Government, Institutions & Public Policy, 3.3.6-8.L, 3.3.6-8.M, 3.3.9-12.O