Beat the Heat Hub
Grade level: 7th Grade
Initial ideas
The Scenario: Your city is experiencing record-breaking summer temperatures. Densely packed neighborhoods with lots of asphalt and concrete are becoming "Heat Islands," staying up to 10°F warmer than nearby parks. The local community center needs a way to keep its outdoor seating area cool without using electricity for massive fans or AC units. The Task: Design and build a Passive Cooling Structure for a 1:10 scale model of the seating area. Your goal is to use engineering principles to lower the "ground" temperature of your model by at least 5°C using only sustainable materials and clever design.