Educator Guide: Health Effects of Climate Extremes and Thermal Technology

Chemistry
Climate
Materials Science
Tech

August 12, 2023

About this guide

Climate extremes are impacting human health and inspiring new technology. This guide provides lesson plans paired to recent news articles covering a new thermal fabric prototype and its ability to regulate temperature and how wildfire smoke impacts the air quality index and human health.

This Guide Includes:

Exercise type:Comprehension
Topic:Chemistry

Not too hot. Not too cold

Staying cool in the summer and keeping warm in the winter may become easier. Learn about a new thermal fabric prototype and its ability to regulate temperature, answer questions about its design and function and discuss potential applications.

Exercise type:Activity
Topic:Climate
Category:Science Bite

Keep up with your air quality

Air pollution and wildfire smoke are affecting many areas of the country. Check your air quality index and learn how poor air quality could impact your health with this quick activity!