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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: About Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Temperature and Absolute Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
Another awesome page from the Physics 2000 site. Entertaining, interactive, educational, understandable. Explains the meaning of temperature and absolute zero. Discusses the temperature scales. Requires Java.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Thermometers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of thermometers, their applications, and how they work.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Who Invented the Thermometer?

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the thermometer and the different types of thermometers and temperature scales that were invented.
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Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: What Is Weather?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rain and dull clouds, windy blue skies, cold snow, and sticky heat? This site helps students learn more about weather and what causes it to change.
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: How Do We Measure Temperature?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Animated interactive teaches young researchers about scales and devices used to measure temperature.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about reading and comparing temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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Article
Cuemath

Cuemath: Temperature

For Students 6th - 8th
The article explains temperature. Specifically, you will learn about the temperature scale, temperature scale conversions, and the types of instruments used to measure temperature. Included are solved examples and interactive problems...
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Activity
New York University

New York University: Measurement of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the distinction between heat and temperature, and allows you to check your understanding through exercises. The Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperatures are compared and discussed.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Changing the Freezing Point of Water With Salt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan teaches first grade students basic chemistry and physics principles--that saltwater freezes at a lower temperature that plain water.
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Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Interactive Thermometer

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive thermometer shows temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and "translates" the temperature you choose into real life situations, like "Fun in the Snow," "Nice Sunny Day," or "Boiling Water."
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out!: How to Read a Thermometer

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Basic lesson provided for by "Michigan Reach Out!" for students learning to read a thermometer.
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Activity
Other

Science Made Simple: Temperature Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
Science Made Simple allows you to type in temperatures you want converted from one measurement scale to another.
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: How Does a Thermometer Work?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato explores what a thermometer is and how it works. Content includes some fun facts, an experiment, and a classroom activity.
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Unit Plan
US Navy

Naval Research Office: Ocean Water: Temperature Scales

For Students 9th - 10th
For an overview of the four temperature scales, visit this site. General information is given about the scales including their boiling and melting points.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Temperature Scales: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson compares and contrasts the Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperature scales. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Temperature Scales."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Temperature Scales: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson compares and contrasts the Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperature scales. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Temperature Scales."
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Website
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Different Scales

For Students 3rd - 8th
In three scales and several different types of thermometers scientists can study the temperature of all things.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Temperature

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about temperature in the science of physics and the scales Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. How to convert between temperature scales and about absolute zero.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Temperature Heat and the Sun

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students are introduced to temperature, heat and solar radiation. Students learn the methods of measuring and converting temperature between different units and identifying factors which...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Keeping Warm

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Through this unit children build their ideas about temperature as a measure of how hot or cold objects are and learn about thermal insulators as materials that can help to keep things warm or cool.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Cold Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th
An assessment tool for measurement concept, temperature. Only ten questions. Assessment is scored online providing students immediate feedback. Great as a quick assessment tool.
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Handout
Other

Boiling and Freezing Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an explanation behind why the boiling and freezing points for the Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit scales were chosen.