Temperature Reading

Temperature reading combines number line skills with real-world measurement, connecting mathematics to science and daily experience.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Mathematics
• Learning area: Measurement
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Read thermometers
• Understand temperature as measurement
• Connect to daily weather observations

Materials

• Large demonstration thermometer
• Individual thermometers
• Temperature recording chart
• Colored pencils

Instructions

1. Present thermometer. 'This measures how hot or cold something is.' 2. Identify number scale and liquid level. 3. 'Today it's 22°C.' 4. Record on daily chart. 5. Compare: 'Is it warmer or colder than yesterday?' 6. Measure different substances: warm water, cold water, room air.

Educator tip

Daily weather recording creates a data set for graphing—connect to your graphing lessons.

Assessment

Child reads thermometer and records temperature measurements.

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