Summary
Is it hot in here? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the concept of temperature! You’ll learn about molecules and the relationship between molecular movement and heat energy. Find out what causes temperatures to rise, as well as what makes something cold. Discover different scales used to measure temperature, what temperatures are needed to freeze or boil water, plus which scale scientists prefer to use and why. In addition, Tim will discuss what absolute zero is and why you will never actually see it, as well as where wind comes from! Feeling hot yet?
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Temperature:
- What is one new thing you learned about temperature?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining temperature.
- Draw or give one example of your own.