Place a thermometer in a sunny window and one in a shady area of the classroom and record the temperatures over time; compare, discuss, and record any temperature differences 0007.10.1

1. Investigation 2: Thermometers - lesson plan designed for a higher grade, but the activity can be adapted for your kindergarten classroom
2. Make your own thermometer - from experiments and engineering activities
3. Making an Air Thermometer - an experiment your students could perform under your direct supervision

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