Topic: Urban Heat Island
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VIDEO: Urban Heat Island

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Topic 08
Urban Heat Island


Major teaching areas


Physics: Chapter I Heat and Gases
  • Values and attitudes
  • STSE connections

Related teaching areas


Physics : Chapter VIII Energy and Use of Energy
  • Energy efficiency in buildings and transportation
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy
  • Values and attitudes
  • STSE connections

Integrated Science : Module E1 Energy, Weather and Air Quality
  • Energy use and air quality

Interdisciplinary teaching areas


Design and Technology
  • Value and Impact

Liberal Studies
  • Hong Kong Today
  • Value and Impact

Learning objectives

  • To understand the basic principles of Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects
  • To acknowledge reasons behind Urban Heat Island effects in relation to urban development
  • To recognize Government measures to minimize UHI effects
  • To suggest urban development solutions in response to UHI effects