Hot Spot Investigators

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:

  • Explore how solar radiation impacts surface temperature
  • Compare how colour, material, and sun exposure affect heat absorption
  • Collect, graph, and analyze temperature data
  • Apply experimental findings to solve real-world energy challenges

Curriculum Connections

Length of Activity

4 - 8 hours
(We recommend planning for each step to take at least one hour-long class)

Materials List

  • Internet enabled device(s)
  • Attached Worksheet as a Google Doc (or printed handout)
  • Infrared or surface thermometers (digital preferred)
  • Clipboards and data sheets
  • Stopwatch or clock
  • Graph paper or devices for digital graphing
  • Flood:ED School Greening Simulator

Online Lesson Format