Year 2 - Maths
Temperature
Sense of measure - capacity, volume and mass
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will choose, use and compare appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height mass, capacity and temperature to the nearest appropriate unit.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what temperature means and read scales in the context of temperature.
Key Notes
- Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
- Temperature can be measured in degrees Celsius.
- A thermometer is a tool that can be used to measure temperature.
- The scale on a thermometer can count up in different amounts.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Temperature: A measure of how hot or cold something is.
- Thermometer: A tool used to measure temperature.
- Degrees: A unit of measure that is used to measure temperature.
- Scale: A number line with equal divisions for equal values.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may think that the higher the level of coloured liquid on a thermometer, the higher the temperature.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature can be measured in degrees Celsius.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Temperature'
A measure of how hot or cold something is. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may think that the higher the level of coloured liquid on a thermometer, the higher the temperature. Correction: Explore plenty of examples of thermometers with different scales so that children can see that they need to look at the scale in order to compare two temperatures and not just the height of the coloured liquid.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Compare and order lengths Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of mass Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity Study Guide
- Explain why standard units of measure are needed Study Guide
- Length can be measured in any direction to give height, length and distance Study Guide
- Length can be measured in metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Mass can be measured in grams and kilograms Study Guide
- Read scales in metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Volume and capacity can be measured in litres and millilitres Study Guide
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