Florida SC.2.P.8.5

Science2nd GradeProperties of Matter

The Standard

Measure and compare temperatures taken every day at the same time.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students read a thermometer and record the temperature with the correct unit. They organize daily readings in a table, then identify warmer, cooler, and equal temperatures.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students read the thermometer scale accurately and keep the observation time and location consistent. They compare recorded values and explain which day was warmer or cooler.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think a higher number means colder weather or miscount the intervals on a thermometer scale. They may compare readings from different times or locations as if the conditions were equal.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: The 1 p.m. temperatures were Monday 72°F, Tuesday 68°F, and Wednesday 75°F. Name the warmest day and compare Tuesday with Wednesday.

Lesson moves

Set an outdoor thermometer in one shaded spot, then have students read and record it at the class's set time.
Ask, “Why should we check temperature at the same time each day?” and have partners defend answers with an example.
Give pairs seven temperature cards to order from coldest to warmest, then identify the hottest day and the temperature difference.
Use five days of noon weather data to plan suitable recess clothing for each day and explain each choice.

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