Temperature and Thermometers
Reading and interpreting temperatures using Celsius, and understanding its relevance in daily life.
Key Questions
- Explain how a thermometer works to measure temperature.
- Compare different temperatures and describe what they might feel like.
- Predict how temperature changes throughout a day or across seasons.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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