Urban Heat Island Worksheet

Description

This worksheet helps your students uncover the science behind rising city temperatures with this interactive Urban Heat Island worksheet! Designed for grades 4–8, this resource explains why cities become hotter than rural areas and how buildings, pavement, and lack of greenery intensify heat.
This versatile worksheet is perfect for individual assignments, group discussions, homeschooling, or extra practice, ensuring that students understand how urban design influences climate. With a mix of activities and critical thinking prompts, students will connect science to real-world issues.

What’s Included?

• Comprehension passages – Clear explanations of heat absorption in cities
• Fill-in-the-blanks – Reinforce key terms like asphalt and heat retention
• Comprehension questions – Evaluate understanding of causes and solutions
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) – Identify factors contributing to urban heat
• True & False exercises – Correct common misconceptions about city climates
• Problem-solving challenge questions – Propose ways to cool urban areas

Class activities – Explore temperature mapping and greening projects

Versatile & Easy to Use:

• Perfect for individual assignments, group discussions, homeschooling, and extra practice.
• Teaches environmental science through familiar urban examples
• Supports climate awareness and sustainability discussions
• Inspire students to reimagine cooler, greener city living!