ACTIVITY CONTENTS:
Calibrating Thermometers
Introduction
Thinking About the Question
Materials
Safety
Investigation I: Testing an unmarked thermometer in freezing and boiling water
Investigation II: Creating a scale on your thermometer
Investigation III: Testing different temperatures with your thermometer and temperature probe
Technical Hints
Analysis
Further Investigation
TEACHER NOTES
Introduction
Discussion Guide
Additional Teacher Background
Suggested Timeline
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