Instructional Video

How Do We Tell Temperature?

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Explore the science behind thermometers. Rather than measuring temperature, thermometers track the movement of heat from hot to cold. The installment of the ACS Reactions series examines the chemical response that make thermometers work.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the lesson
  • Follow the video with a lab investigation analyzing thermometers
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects an understanding of basic concepts of heat
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes animations to demonstrate the function of a thermometer
  • Narrator describes different types of thermometers for comparison
Cons
  • None