Heat, Temperature and Measurement
Identify temperature as a measure of hotness and use thermometers correctly.
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Identify temperature as a measure of hotness and use thermometers correctly.
Explain range, use, precautions and reading methods for common thermometers.
Identify heat transfer method from daily-life situations and simple experiments.
Use material properties to explain handles, cooking vessels, woollens and thermos flasks.
Use heating and cooling of land and water to explain local winds.
Reason why wool, cotton, layers and light/dark colours are used in different weather.
Read thermometer values and compare changes in temperature from observations.
Apply heat transfer ideas to cooking, insulation, weather, clothing and safety situations.
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