- Climate change is a big problem.
- Many people live in bad housing.
- Simple designs can help keep homes cool.
- Researchers studied five cities in Latin America.
- They looked at building materials and designs.
- Cheaper designs are better for many people.
Difficult words
- climate — Weather conditions over time.
- change — To make something different.
- problem — A situation that needs a solution.
- housing — Homes or places where people live.
- design — The way something is made or arranged.designs
- materials — Substances used to make things.
- studied — Looked closely at something to learn more.
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Discussion questions
- How does climate change affect people?
- Why are cheaper designs better for many people?
- What other solutions can help with housing problems?
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