Temperature
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what temperature means and read scales in the context of temperature.
Key learning points
- Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
- Temperature can be measured in degrees Celsius.
- A thermometer is a tool that can be used to measure temperature.
- The scale on a thermometer can count up in different amounts.
Keywords
Temperature - A measure of how hot or cold something is.
Thermometer - A tool used to measure temperature.
Degrees - A unit of measure that is used to measure temperature.
Scale - A number line with equal divisions for equal values.
Common misconception
Children may think that the higher the level of coloured liquid on a thermometer, the higher the temperature.
Explore plenty of examples of thermometers with different scales so that children can see that they need to look at the scale in order to compare two temperatures and not just the height of the coloured liquid.
Teacher tip
When exploring temperature on scales, there are opportunities to calculate the difference between two temperatures. This is not included in this lesson but might be something you wish to explore. Some scales in this lesson have missing values, which could be labelled if required.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the standard unit to the correct measures.
centimetres and metres
grams and kilograms
millilitres and litres
Q2.Which statements are correct?
Q3.Which expressions are correct?
Q4.Which symbol will make the expressions correct?
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Q5.What could the missing tens digit be to make this expression correct?
Q6.Laura and Izzy used a bottle to measure the capacity of 4 different containers. Order the containers from the greatest capacity to the smallest capacity.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.__________ is a measure of how warm or cold something is.
Q2.The hotter something is, the __________ its temperature will be.
Q3.What temperature is shown on this thermometer? degrees Celsius.
Q4.True or false. These thermometers show the same temperature.
Q5.Match the clues to the correct place.
Hottest place
Coolest place
Hotter than Manchester but cooler than London
Q6.Aisha lives in Manchester. Which statements are true for Aisha?
To help you plan your 2 maths lesson on: Temperature, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 maths lesson on: Temperature, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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