Introducing Temperature Measurement

Young scholars understand that temperatures in Alaska can be negative numbers. In this temperature lesson, students recognize the temperatures above and below zero. Young scholars compare temperatures using the greater than and less than...

Weather watchers are introduced to temperature scales using step-by-step animated slides. The Home set explains the Fahrenheit scale on a thermometer, while the Watch Out! set introduces Celsius. A Try It! tab contains two guided...

Students explore how to read a thermometer and what the instrument does. They practice measuring hot and cold objects and discuss changes in the weather based on temperature.

Second graders will track the weather patterns throughout the school year. This project spans the school year and takes five minutes per day or less. Measuring, data collection, and predictions are all explored throughout this relevant...

Students use a thermometer to observe differences in temperature. For this measurement lesson, students use a thermometer to observe the differences in temperature that occur in a refrigerator and a freezer.

Second graders analyze the effects of sunlight on a glass of water by using the thermometer to measure its temperature. They predict and measure the difference between water outside in the sun and shade and inside. They role-play a game...

Second graders, after assessing why forecasting weather is important, study about temperature and how to read a thermometer. They experiment being able to observe the mercury rising up and down when given a thermometer and cups of cold...

Students recognize the concept of temperature, including degrees, and the melting and freezing process. For this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify the temperature of various objects, as well as create their own paper...

Learners explore hot, warm, and cold. In this temperature instructional activity, students use thermometers to find specific temperatures. Learners also consider how colored items absorb heat as they participate in a demonstration.

Students keep a weather log. In this weather and temperature lesson, students discuss the information that can be obtained from a map and lead into a discussion about temperature. Students watch a video about temperature and...