Second graders learn that hot and cold are not just feelings but something we can measure, discover how a thermometer works and how to read it, then check what they know.
Students will be able to…
One person says the water is warm, another says cool. A thermometer settles it with an exact number. What does temperature mean, and how do we measure it?
Project this and answer each question about temperature and how we measure it — read the explanation after each one.
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One person says the water is warm, another says it is cool. Who is right? A thermometer settles it by measuring the exact temperature. How does it work?
Students answer questions about measuring temperature.
Students practice reading a thermometer.
Students record temperatures.
Students reflect on temperature.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (Grade 2 / Elementary Science).
Planning and carrying out investigations, including making measurements.
Analyzing and interpreting data from measurements to describe the world.
Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on the warmth of a surface.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students measure three things or places, write each temperature, and order them coldest to hottest, so reading a thermometer becomes real practice. A printable temperature worksheet is in the Science library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.