Curated OER
Anders Celsius (765K)
A lengthy account of the life and work of Anders Celsius. Describes his studies of astronomy and his development of the Celsius temperature scale.
Curated OER
Anders Celsius (454K)
A lengthy account of the life and work of Anders Celsius. Describes his studies of astronomy and his development of the Celsius temperature scale.
Curated OER
Anders Celsius (350K)
A lengthy account of the life and work of Anders Celsius. Describes his studies of astronomy and his development of the Celsius temperature scale.
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.
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...
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.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Temperature
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...
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Weather: Temperature Measurement
In this activity, students learn how to convert measures of temperature between the three different scales - Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. The history and uses of each are very briefly explained as well.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Temperature
Information about reading and comparing temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Temperature
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.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Escalas Termometricas
See the relationship between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin scales with this interactive activity.
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.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Temperature and Temperature Scales
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. Simply enter a value and allow the...
Other
States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
Other
Accurate Conversion of Temperature
This site provides information on the two simple ways to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Concepts
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.
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.