Measuring temperature

Temperature of a body is the hotness and coldness of that particular body. Thermometer is the instrument used to measure the temperature of a body. It is measured in degree Celsius (°C), Kelvin or degree Fahrenheit (°F).

Activity 1

Measuring temperature using the thermometer

Aim: using the thermometer to measure the temperature of a body and of warm water

Materials: digital thermometer, laboratory thermometer, warm water

Method:

• use the digital thermometer to measure the temperature of two people

• Compare the two temperatures using the standard temperature of a body of 37°C

• Record your observations

  
  
  

Activity 2:

• using a laboratory, drop it in a warm water to determine the temperature of the water

• Record your observations