Define wet-bulb temperature before students explore the map. Consider using this article as an introduction to the topic.
Discuss why high humidity makes heat more dangerous.
Classroom Implementation:
Use in a unit on climate, heat, and the human body.
Have students look up the humid heat signal for their own location and for a region near the equator, and compare results.
Sustainable Development Goal Connections:
Use this resource to make connections to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being, and SDG 13, Climate Action.
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