FACTivity – Made in the Shade

FACTivity – Made in the ShadeScience · Life Science · Grades 6–8Activity

The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How does being in the shade affect how hot you feel? Topics: Active Forest Management, Outdoor Activity, Radiation, Shade, Temperature Change, Urban forest, Weather.

From USDA Forest Service, Natural Inquirer · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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