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|type= Lesson idea
|title= Measuring Temperature - Cold and Hot
|title= Measuring Temperature - Cold and Hot
|subject=Science
|subject=Science
|final=yes
|topic=Measuring
|topic=Measuring
|resourcenumber= SC0026
|resourcenumber= SC0026
|image=Measuringtemperature1.png
|image=Measuringtemperature1.png
|tagline=Put a number on the meaning of hot and cold  
|tagline=Put a number on the meaning of hot and cold  
|age= primary age 7
|age= Primary, primary age 7
|content= A teacher-led inquiry into how hot or cold things are. Discussion is helped by having a large display to show a 'bar chart' of the temperature, thanks to a data logging device. This lesson introduces the idea of using numbers for how hot things are.
|content= A teacher-led inquiry into how hot or cold things are. Discussion is helped by having a large display to show a 'bar chart' of the temperature, thanks to a data-logging device. This lesson introduces the idea of using numbers to determine how hot things are.
|format= A three-page guide for the teacher with questions to ask and vocabulary to use.
|format= A three-page teacher's guide with questions to ask and vocabulary to use.
|Learning Objectives =  
|Learning Objectives =  
* Understand that temperature can be measured and given a number
* Understanding that temperature can be measured and given a number.
* Use correct language, for example, 'I am hot' versus 'I am boiling hot'
* Using accurate language, for example, 'I am hot' versus 'I am boiling hot'.
|strategy=  
|strategy=  
|additional resources=Requires a temperature sensor and a large display of its readings, for the whole group to see when the temperature changes. The activity was written around temperature sensing equipment made by Data Harvest UK.  
|additional resources=This activity requires a temperature sensor and a large display of its readings, for the whole group to see when the temperature changes. This activity was written around temperature sensing equipment made by Data Harvest UK.  
|useful information=  
|useful information=  
|related resources=[[IT_in_Primary_Science | complete ebook to download: IT in Primary Science which includes investigations using sensors]]
|related resources=[[IT_in_Primary_Science | complete ebook to download: IT in Primary Science which includes investigations using sensors]]
|other=  
|other=  


|resources= Teacher lesson guide [[file:Cold hot lesson sheets.doc]]
|resources= Teacher lesson guide [[file:Cold hot lesson sheets.doc]] or check the resource online [[Recording Temperature Cold Hot Lesson|Lesson]]<br />


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Latest revision as of 15:30, 18 October 2012

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Put a number on the meaning of hot and cold

Lesson idea. A teacher-led inquiry into how hot or cold things are. Discussion is helped by having a large display to show a 'bar chart' of the temperature, thanks to a data-logging device. This lesson introduces the idea of using numbers to determine how hot things are.

Teaching approach. This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating on how to record temperature and the use of sensors. (edit)

Resource details
Title Measuring Temperature - Cold and Hot
Topic [[Topics/Measuring|Measuring]]
Teaching approach

[[Teaching Approaches/Questioning|Questioning]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|Inquiry]]

Learning Objectives
  • Understanding that temperature can be measured and given a number.
  • Using accurate language, for example, 'I am hot' versus 'I am boiling hot'.
Format / structure

A three-page teacher's guide with questions to ask and vocabulary to use.

Subject

[[Resources/Science|Science]]

Age of students / grade

[[Resources/Primary age 7|Primary age 7]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]]

Additional Resources/material needed

This activity requires a temperature sensor and a large display of its readings, for the whole group to see when the temperature changes. This activity was written around temperature sensing equipment made by Data Harvest UK.

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Files and resources to view and download

Teacher lesson guide File:Cold hot lesson sheets.doc or check the resource online Lesson

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