Understand what temperature means, how it's measured, and the difference between heat and temperature.
Temperature tells us how hot or cold something is. It is measured using a thermometer, usually in degrees Celsius (°C).
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
A thermometer
What is the normal human body temperature (approximately)?
About 37°C
Heat is a form of energy that flows from a hotter object to a colder one. Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold an object is.
If you touch a hot cup of tea, what flows from the cup to your hand?
Heat energy
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon at the same room temperature?
Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster than wood, making it feel colder even though both are at the same temperature
1. What unit is temperature usually measured in?
2. What instrument measures temperature?
3. What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
4. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
5. Why does ice feel cold when you touch it?