Warm to Cold

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides an exercise in reading thermometers and ordering temperatures from highest to lowest. It features groups of three thermometers, each displaying a temperature in Celsius, which students are required to write down. Below the thermometers is a line where students must list the recorded temperatures in descending order, starting with the warmest and ending with the coldest. The task allows students to practice translating visual information into numerical data and to understand temperature gradients.

The worksheet’s aim is to teach students how to accurately read and interpret the measurements on a thermometer, a crucial tool in science and daily life. It also encourages the development of number sequencing skills, specifically arranging numbers in reverse order. This particular activity helps students grasp the concept of temperature comparison, a foundational skill in understanding weather patterns, physics, and general science. Additionally, by sorting temperatures from warmest to coldest, the worksheet is fostering logical reasoning and analytical thinking in regards to numerical data.