Today is forecast to be a very hot day. Our purpose in our experiment today is to take data on the temperature of our school by photographing calibrated thermometers
Procedure:
1. Write a hypothesis on the areas of the school which are predicted to be hotter than other areas. What factors contribute to heat gain in these areas? Which areas are predicted to be cooler areas? Measure both outdoor and indoor areas. For example, if you are outdoors, sample areas of shade, north, south, east west exposure, on concrete or on grass. If you are indoors, sample areas with windows or blinds open, closed, sample different floors, occupancy, etc.
2. Quantitative data: Decide on 10 areas of the school to sample. Photograph your thermometer and note the time and location.
3. Qualitative data: Besides observing the temperature, time and location, note how you feel in the area. Does the location feel like a hotspot? Is it comfortable? Is it uncomfortable?
Results:
Create a powerpoint to record the photograph of your thermometer and note the location and time and your qualitative observations.
Conclusion:
1. Was your hypothesis correct?
2. What areas of the school had the highest temperatures and lowest temperatures?
3. What factors influenced the temperatures in these locations?
4. What areas of the school can be repurposed as an in school cooling area?
