Introducing Temperature Measurement

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. In 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...

After making predictions abut what they will find, primary graders measure temperatures in four different locations in the school garden and offer explanations for why the temperatures differ.

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

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

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