Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Heat and Temperature
With this learning module, students will understand the difference between heat and temperature, convert temperatures among different temperature scales, and calculate specific heat.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Heat Transfer and Thermal Expansion
Students explore heat transfer and thermal expansion. Some topics examined in the activities are thermodynamic cycles, temperature scale, and bimetals. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, and exam questions with detailed...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of temperature, how it is measured and the three temperature scales.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: About Temperature
This site from the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research provides a lengthy page covering numerous topics including the difference between heat and temperature, the use of different temperature scales, thermal expansion, how a...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: How Do We Measure Temperature?
Animated interactive teaches young researchers about scales and devices used to measure temperature.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module/temperature and Heat [Pdf]
A lengthy set of lecture notes on the distinction between heat and temperature. The science of thermography is introduced; the Kelvin temperature scale is explained and compared to the Celsius temperature scale. The meaning of a triple...
The Environmental Literacy Council
Environmental Literacy Council: Temperature
The difference between heat and temperature is explained, followed by a discussion of temperature and its relation to global climate change. Gallileo Galilee, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, Anders Celsius, and Carl Linnaeus are mentioned in...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Temperature
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the topic of temperature. Offers much information on units and measurements of temperature.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Concepts
An indexing page which includes links to a wealth of pages detailing the conceptual meaning of temperature. A hypertext format allows the visitor to quickly gain access the desired information.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Heat Sources Feeling Hot Hot Hot!
How does temperature vary in the sunshine and shade. Find out as you participate in this lab activity. The resource also has some online thermometers for you to read.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kelvin Temperature: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain how to convert Celcius temperature to Kelvin temperature by adding 273 units. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kelvin Temperature."
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Temperature and Thermometers
Use this interactive tutorial to introduce students to the concepts of temperature and thermometers.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: International Boiling Point Project
An Internet project designed to determine the greatest influence on the boiling point. After reading the project instructions and performing the experiment, submit your data and compare your results to other classes from around the world.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Atlantic Ocean: What Is Temperature?
Students learn the difference between heat and temperature, how temperature is measured, and about the Celsius scale.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network/is 0 K Absolute Zero?
Using a question and answer format, this page explains what is meant by the term "absolute zero." The basis for the Kelvin temperature scale is described. And the relationship between heat or energy and temperature is discussed.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Temperature and Temperature Scales
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Simply enter a value and allow the...
Idaho State University
Global Wind Systems [Pdf]
A great description of the global scale circulation and heat energy. Discusses a single-cell model, a three-cell model, jet streams and more.
Curated OER
Ucar: About Temperature
This site from the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research provides a lengthy page covering numerous topics including the difference between heat and temperature, the use of different temperature scales, thermal expansion, how a...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Atmosphere
Use this site to explore real scientific data relating to the atmosphere. With this information you can gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. Click on the data examples to view a full scale version.