Reading Thermometers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a temperature reading and comparison activity. It presents five thermometers, labeled A through E, each with a different temperature shown in Celsius. Students are asked to read the temperatures and answer questions that include identifying specific temperatures on thermometers A and C, determining which thermometer has the hottest and coldest temperature, and calculating the temperature differences between selected pairs of thermometers. The worksheet challenges students to use critical thinking to analyze and interpret the data presented by the thermometers.

The educational goal of this worksheet is to enhance students’ skills in reading and understanding thermometer readings accurately. It encourages students to compare temperatures to determine relative hotness or coldness. Through the questions, students practice numerical subtraction by calculating the difference in temperatures between thermometers. This activity also promotes the application of knowledge in a practical way, as understanding temperature is essential for everyday life, as well as in scientific contexts.