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4.9A Hands On: Measuring Outdoor Temp

4.9A Hands On: Measuring Outdoor Temp

Assessment

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Science

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4th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS3-4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Molly Jamison

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5 Slides • 3 Questions

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Hands on Lesson: Measuring Outdoor Temperature
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TEKS 4.9A ​

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Today's objective

Today I will: engage in a hands on lesson.

So that I can: learn why thermometer placement is important.

I'll know I've got it when: I can explain why the temperatue varies in different locations and how to properly take air temperature

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Poll

Where do you think a thermometer should be placed to get the most accurate or true air temperature reading?

On the ground

In the sun

Held or hung by the outer casing

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Let's Explore!

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Let's go outside!
You need
- your journal
- pencil
- thermometer
- stopwatch

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  1. Tell your partner about your chart. Discuss how the temperatures compare to each other.

  2. Why do you think the temperature readings are different?

  3. Which reading is the closest to the actual temperature from weather.com?



You have 4 minutes to chat!

​Partner Discussion Questions

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Multiple Choice

Exit ticket:

Which picture shows the correct way to

take an air temperature reading?

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Open Ended

Write a CER Statement answering the following question.

How should a thermometer be hung to get an accurate reading?

I think.....

I know this because.....

My evidence shows.........

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Hands on Lesson: Measuring Outdoor Temperature
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