'Temperature' tutor notes
The 'Temperature' module is aimed at Entry Level 3 and Level 1 of the Basic Skills Curriculum in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This module covers material in MSS1/E3.9 by looking at 'know how to read a thermometer' and 'understand that temperature can be measured on different scales, but that Celsius is the standard scale in the UK'. It also covers MSS1/L1.4 by looking at 'read estimate, measure and compare length, weight, capacity and temperature using common units: read scales to the nearest labelled and unlabelled division'.
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How does this tie in with the new curriculums?
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England
MSS1/E3.9 - How to read a thermometer.
MSS1/L1.4 - Read estimate, measure and compare length, weight, capacity and temperature using common units.
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Wales
As England.
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Northern Ireland
As England.
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Scotland
See www.aloscotland.com for details of the Scottish curriculum.
In the Skillswise module you'll find:
Temperature factsheets
You'll find curriculum references in the top right corner of the factsheets.
There are five factsheets for this module, each on 'print-out-and-keep' sheets:
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Factsheet 1 - Explaining negative temperatures
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Factsheet 2 - Reading different scales
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Factsheet 3 - Reading scales with marked divisions
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Factsheet 4 - Reading scales with unmarked divisions
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Factsheet 5 - Comparing Fahrenheit and Celsius
Temperature worksheets
There are 6 worksheets. You'll find curriculum references in the top right hand corner of the worksheets. They are printable resources to carry on the work learners have done online.
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Worksheet 1 - Reading thermometers
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Worksheet 2 - Different scales
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Worksheet 3 - Reading a thermometer with marked divisions
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Worksheet 4 - Reading thermometers with unmarked divisions
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Worksheet 5 - Comparing thermometers with unmarked divisions
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Worksheet 6 - Fahrenheit and Celsius comparison
Temperature quiz
The quiz has questions on reading thermometers, comparing different scales and converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.
The learner can choose their level. Level A is the easiest, level C the hardest.
Students can print out a certificate if they score 50% or more in the quiz. This will appear as a link on the results page - click on the link and the certificate will appear in a new window. Students can write their name on the certificate once it's printed.
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