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|title= Measuring Temperature | |title= Measuring Temperature | ||
|subject= science, measurement | |subject= science, measurement | ||
|topic=Measuring | |topic=Measuring | ||
|resourcenumber= SC0026 | |resourcenumber= SC0026 | ||
|age= primary age 7 | |age= primary age 7 | ||
|content= A teacher | |content= A teacher-led inquiry into how hot or cold things are. Discussion is helped by having a large display showing a 'bar chart' of the temperature, and thanks to a data logging unit. This lesson introduces the idea of using a number for temperature. | ||
|format= A three-page guide for the teacher | |format= A three-page guide for the teacher with questions to ask and vocabulary to use. | ||
|Learning Objectives = | |Learning Objectives = | ||
* Understand that temperature can be measured and given a number | * Understand that temperature can be measured and given a number | ||
* Use correct language, for example, I am hot versus I am boiling hot | * Use correct language, for example, 'I am hot' versus 'I am boiling hot' | ||
|strategy= | |strategy= | ||
|additional resources=Requires a large display of | |additional resources=Requires a temperature sensor and a large display of its readings, for the whole group to see. The activity was written around temperature sensing equipment made by Data Harvest UK. | ||
|useful information= | |useful information= | ||
|related resources= | |related resources=[[IT_in_Primary_Science | IT in Primary Science - 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]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:56, 29 August 2012
Measuring Temperature - Cold and Hot
Lesson idea. A teacher-led inquiry into how hot or cold things are. Discussion is helped by having a large display showing a 'bar chart' of the temperature, and thanks to a data logging unit. This lesson introduces the idea of using a number for temperature.
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 |
| Topic | [[Topics/Measuring|Measuring]] |
| Teaching approach | [[Teaching Approaches/Questioning|Questioning]], [[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|Inquiry]] |
| Learning Objectives |
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| Format / structure | A three-page guide for the teacher 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 | Requires a temperature sensor and a large display of its readings, for the whole group to see. The activity was written around temperature sensing equipment made by Data Harvest UK. |
| Related ORBIT Wiki Resources | |
| Files and resources to view and download | Teacher lesson guide File:Cold hot lesson sheets.doc
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