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
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