Concord Consortium
Mobile Inquiry Technology: Calibrating Thermometers
For this activity, students examine how thermometers are calibrated. They develop an understanding of the importance of having standard measurement tools for accuracy in scientific research.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws: Summary
This page provides summaries for each section of Chapter 13: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws from the AP Physics online text.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws: Glossary
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 13: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws from the AP Physics online text.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of temperature, how it is measured and the three temperature scales.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: How Do We Measure Temperature?
Animated interactive teaches young researchers about scales and devices used to measure temperature.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network/is 0 K Absolute Zero?
Using a question and answer format, this page explains what is meant by the term "absolute zero." The basis for the Kelvin temperature scale is described. And the relationship between heat or energy and temperature is discussed.
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University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module/temperature and Heat [Pdf]
A lengthy set of lecture notes on the distinction between heat and temperature. The science of thermography is introduced; the Kelvin temperature scale is explained and compared to the Celsius temperature scale. The meaning of a triple...
New York University
New York University: Measurement of Energy
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.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Temperature
This page will teach you everything you wanted to know about temperature. Learn what temperature is, how to convert it, and how to stay safe in the heat.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Thermometer
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."
US Navy
Naval Research Office: Ocean Water: Temperature Scales
For an overview of the four temperature scales, visit this site. General information is given about the scales including their boiling and melting points.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Temperature Scales: Lesson 2
This lesson compares and contrasts the Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperature scales. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Temperature Scales."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Temperature Scales: Lesson 1
This lesson compares and contrasts the Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperature scales. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Temperature Scales."
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Thermodynamics Quiz
Take this ten question multiple choice quiz over thermodynamics.
Other
Boiling and Freezing Point
This site provides an explanation behind why the boiling and freezing points for the Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit scales were chosen.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Absolute Zero
The concept of absolute zero is explained here.
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.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Temperature and Thermal Energy
Teach students the relationship between temperature and thermal energy. It also addresses the three temperature scales: Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Standard Points
A page on the topic of temperature scales. This section of the page discusses the origins of the standard temperature and pressure values.
Other
Accurate Conversion of Temperature
This site provides information on the two simple ways to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.