Tips for Success
Please be sure to have students divided into groups. We find that the activity works best in groups of three to five, but we understand that your group sizes may vary.
Students will use thermometers and discuss temperature during this experience. You can prepare your students for this activity by reminding them that:
- a higher temperature is warmer than a lower temperature
- there are different types of thermometers (digital and analog)
- thermometers can be used to measure the temperature of air and water