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Study Jams! Tell Temperature InteractiveStudy Jams! Tell Temperature Interactive
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2nd - 5th
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Study Jams! Tell Temperature

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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 practice problems.

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thermometers, temperature

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temperature, thermometer, celsius scale, fahrenheit scale, math

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  • Crisp animation and concise explanations make this a good choice as an introduction to using a thermometer
  • Supplies links to other related topics by the same publisher

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