Challenge young meteorologists to apply their knowledge of weather to build their own weather stations. The resource provides the directions to build a weather station that contains a wind vane, barometer, thermometer, and rain...

Use this site to find out about temperature and how to read a thermometer.

Use this online activity to explore how various substances respond to changes in temperature. Learn how to calibrate a thermometer.

A nice concise summary of basic information on mercury, including sources, history and uses, as well as information on mercury poisoning.

Fun and interesting information about Mercury, a common element used in thermometers. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.