Measuring Weather: Temperature and Rain
Students will use thermometers and rain gauges to measure and record daily temperature and rainfall.
Key Questions
- Explain how a thermometer measures temperature.
- Compare the amount of rainfall on two different days.
- Predict how temperature might affect daily activities.
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