TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Cold Can You Go?
Students explore materials engineering by modifying the material properties of water. Specifically, they use salt to lower the freezing point of water and test it by making ice cream. Using either a simple thermometer or a mechatronic...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Thermometer
An interactive thermometer shows temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and "translates" the temperature you choose into real life situations, like "Fun in the Snow," "Nice Sunny Day," or "Boiling Water."
Michigan Reach Out
Michigan Reach Out!: How to Read a Thermometer
Basic lesson provided for by "Michigan Reach Out!" for students learning to read a thermometer.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module/temperature and Heat [Pdf]
A lengthy set of lecture notes on the distinction between heat and temperature. The science of thermography is introduced; the Kelvin temperature scale is explained and compared to the Celsius temperature scale. The meaning of a triple...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Inventors & Inventions From the 1700s
Use this site to learn more about early inventors and inventions from the 18th century. This web page offers text and images on various inventors and their inventions. You can also access information about inventors and inventions from...