ERIC EJ794016: Measuring Temperature: The Thermometer pdf

ERIC EJ794016: Measuring Temperature: The Thermometer

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The author discusses the historical development of the thermometer with the view of helping children understand the role that mathematics plays in society. A model thermometer that is divided into three sections, each displaying one of the three temperature scales used today (Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin) is highlighted as a project to allow students to compare systems of temperature measurement used in society and to recognize similarities and differences of each scale. Such a “discovery-like” process is advocated as important for mathematical understanding to occur in a meaningful knowledge context. (Contains 1 figure

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 2005
• Year: 2005
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Climate, Measurement Techniques, Mathematical Concepts, Relevance (Education), Measurement Equipment, Elementary School Mathematics, Chamoun, Mirvette

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