- Researchers study young children and heat.
- They looked at children aged three and four.
- The study used a child development index.
- The index checks learning, social, and physical skills.
- Researchers matched records with monthly temperatures.
- Higher heat linked to slower learning in tests.
- Effects were worse for poorer families and cities.
- Authors say more research and help are needed.
- The study looked at several low-income countries.
- Heat can harm early childhood development.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and finds informationResearchers
- development — the process of growth over time
- index — a list or number that shows information
- skill — an ability to do something wellskills
- match — to connect two things that fitmatched
- temperature — how hot or cold the air istemperatures
- link — to show a relationship between thingslinked
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Discussion questions
- Do you like hot weather?
- Do you know children aged three or four?
- Should adults help children when it is very hot?
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