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."
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Heat and Temperature
With this learning module, students will understand the difference between heat and temperature, convert temperatures among different temperature scales, and calculate specific heat.
Curated OER
Thermometer Showing Farenheit and Celsius
This article explores the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales. It lists their boiling and freezing points, and conversion from one to the other.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Temperature Scales
This site from the University of Oregon provides information on the three temperature scales in use today--Farenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin. Historical information is given on the discovery of the scales along with information on the...
The Environmental Literacy Council
Environmental Literacy Council: Temperature
The difference between heat and temperature is explained, followed by a discussion of temperature and its relation to global climate change. Gallileo Galilee, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, Anders Celsius, and Carl Linnaeus are mentioned in...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Temperature Transition: Linear Equations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use the linear equation graph to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit. After the activity, answer the challenge question to check for understanding.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Introduction to Chemistry
This WebQuest takes students through the basics of chemistry. Explore the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales, the periodic table, Nitrogen and gravity.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Two Hot, Two Cold
In this activity, students collect Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature data for various cities across the world. They develop and test a mathematical relationship between the two temperature scales.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Unit Conversions
In this activity, students learn to convert temperature readings on the Fahrenheit scale to temperature readings on the Celsius scale.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Tale of Two Temperatures
In this activity, students will collect data for a range of temperatures in units of Fahrenheit and Celsius, and develop a conversion formula for changing from one unit to the other.
Other
Worksheet Genius: Thermometer/temperature Worksheets
A large collection of worksheets, of increasing difficulty levels, for reading a thermometer in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit degrees.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: When in Rome
Before leaving her hotel, Polygon noticed that the temperature outside was 35 degrees Celsius. Does she need a jacket for the day? Assume a jacket is needed if the temperature is less than or equal to 50 degrees F.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Measuring and Comparing Temperatures
Using thermometers, students will compare differences in the temperature of various materials and locations. They will record and chart the data that was collected and present the graphs to their classmates.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Who Invented the Thermometer?
Read about the history of the thermometer and the different types of thermometers and temperature scales that were invented.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: What Is Weather?
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.
Teachers TryScience
Try Science en Espanol
Fabulous resource for kids studying science. An excellent reinforcement for lessons covered in class or an insightful tool for students wishing to expand their knowledge of science. Allows students to visit science centers all over the...
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.
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.
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.
Other
Science Made Simple: Temperature Conversions
Science Made Simple allows you to type in temperatures you want converted from one measurement scale to another.
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