Reading Celsius Thermometers

Lizaan J.·

Temperature Measurement

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Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectTemperature Measurement

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Activity: Teacher models reading thermometers ➝ students practice reading printed thermometers showing different temperatures ➝ write the temperature next to each thermometer on worksheet. Vocabulary: thermometer, Celsius, temperature, degrees Assessment: Read-the-thermometer worksheet

This learning resource focuses on understanding how to read temperatures using a Celsius thermometer. It begins by introducing key terms such as thermometer, temperature, Celsius scale, and degrees. The document explains the process of reading a thermometer by observing where the red line of liquid stops and identifying the nearest number on the scale to determine the temperature in degrees Celsius. It provides guided examples, practice exercises, and self-check questions to reinforce learning, culminating in a self-assessment section to gauge confidence in reading thermometers.

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Make It Interactive

Visual Aids are Key

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Small Group Work

Scaffold the Practice Exercises

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Formative Assessment with Emotion

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