The Whole Heat-Smart School

Walk through an imaginary school day, from arrivals and queues to playtime and departure. Connect physical shade with operating responsibilities and health advice.

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THE GUIDING QUESTION

What else does a school need to consider after installing shade?

Help learners avoid the misleading idea that a canopy alone makes an outdoor activity safe in extreme heat.

A CONNECTED FOUR-STEP LEARNING SEQUENCE

From understanding to responsible questions.

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Academy lesson · 12 minutes

The School Day in Heat

Learn the different exposure stages of the school day.

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Teaching pack · 55 minutes

The Heat-Smart School Day

Use a complete 55-minute hypothetical school-day teaching plan.

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Facilitator tool · 25 minutes

Whole-Journey Comfort Map

Map the full route and assign questions to school operators, health policies and qualified designers.

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Facilitator tool · 10 minutes

Three-Question Learning Exit Ticket

Ask learners to state one limitation and one appropriate source of guidance.

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FACILITATOR DISCUSSION SHEET

Three questions to bring the group together.

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01. Who waits outdoors, and when might safer indoor options matter?0/1200 characters02. Which changes are operational and which require professional design?0/1200 characters03. What sources should a school check before changing an activity?0/1200 characters

ACCESS & INCLUSION

Include more ways to participate.

Do not require learners to share medical or disability information.

Offer a text timeline and accessible route descriptions rather than drawings alone.

WHAT LEARNERS MIGHT PRODUCE

An imaginary whole-day route annotated with five operational or environmental questions.

Learners can identify a non-shade safety consideration and an accountable operator.

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