The Thermo Shapes

Level of difficulty

Level 1

Duration of the activity

20 to 30 minutes

Number of participants

1/2 class or 16 students maximum

Mathematical concept

Temperature reading on a thermometer

Inventory

• 8 thermometers
• 8 object bases with different shapes that correspond to each thermometer

Skills worked on

• Read the temperature on a thermometer
• Classification of thermometers:
  • from coldest to hottest
  • in the order of the seasonal cycle