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Urban Heat Islands, Impervious Surfaces, and Green Infrastructure

Global Environmental Systems and Human-Environmental Interaction

all·Social Studies·US-IL-SS

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Explain how built surfaces alter urban microclimates and evaluate the geographic benefits of green roofs, bioswales, and urban canopies.

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Global Environmental Systems and Human-Environmental Interaction

all · Social Studies · US-IL-SS

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Analyze complex human-environment systems, evaluate climate resilience and resource management, and model sustainable development pathways.

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SS.G.3.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Analyze and explain how humans impact and interact with the environment and vice versa.