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Mister teacher.com: Thermal Energy
An explanation, supported by pictures and animation, of how thermal energy transfers between objects.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Different Scales
In three scales and several different types of thermometers scientists can study the temperature of all things.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Thermometer?
How do we determine if we have a fever and have to stay home from school? We bring out the thermometer. What does a thermometer measure and how does it work?
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:2 Investigation 2 Thermometers
Three activities are presented for fourth grade learners to explore how thermometers work.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: A Study of Seasons
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has an overview of the 4 seasons - winter, spring, summer, fall. It has an introductory video, activities for the students, web links, and webs for students to complete. The flipchart...
Toy Theater
Toy Theater: Thermometer
Discover how temperature is measured with this interactive thermometer. Use it to learn how hot and cold are measured and how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Escalas Termometricas
See the relationship between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin scales with this interactive activity.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Temperature
Discover interesting facts about temperature and learn the different ways it is measured.
USA Today
Usa Today: Converting Between Temperature Scales
A chart that will help you quickly make rough conversions between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales. It also contains formulas to make more exact conversions.
Curated OER
University of Oregon: Images: Fahrenheit and Celsius: Temperature Scales
Graphic compares boiling point, freezing point, and absolute zero for the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.
Curated OER
Thermometer Structure
Use this online activity to explore how various substances respond to changes in temperature. Learn how to calibrate a thermometer.
Curated OER
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Thermometer
Digital image of a labeled Celsius-and-Fahrenheit thermometer.