Mercury Rising

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a practical worksheet designed to teach students how to accurately read various thermometers. It features six different thermometers filled to distinct levels, each requiring a precise reading of the temperature. The clear, well-marked scales on each thermometer help guide students in understanding how to read temperatures correctly. Spaces next to each image allow students to write their readings, which helps reinforce learning through writing and observation.

This worksheet educates students on the essential skill of reading thermometers, a fundamental tool in both science and daily life. It focuses on helping students recognize and interpret the markings on a thermometer, converting the visual information into a numerical temperature reading. The exercise also familiarizes students with the Celsius scale, which is commonly used in scientific and international contexts. Through repeated practice, the worksheet aims to enhance students’ precision and confidence in measuring and recording temperatures, fostering a practical understanding of thermal measurements.