Module 1

Module 1: The International System of Units (SI)

 

Lesson 5: Temperature

 

Focus

 

If you are developing a habitat for your Unit 1 Project, the type of habitat you design will have to take into account the extremes of weather.

 

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, winter time, whether it’s sunny or cloudy, simply means dressing for the weather and enjoying the ice, snow, and scenery. Skiing, skating, curling, snowmobiling, and ice fishing are a few winter sports enjoyed by Canadians across the country. Of course, occasionally the temperature is too cold to go outdoors safely for extended periods of time. What do you think the temperature was on the day the photograph was taken?

 

Lesson Questions

 

In this lesson you will explore these questions:

• How is temperature measured in SI?

• What is the history of the SI temperature scale?

• How is the SI temperature scale used today?

Assessment

 

You will complete the Lesson 5 Assignment Booklet for assessment. Download the Lesson 5 Assignment Booklet and save it in your course folder now. You will receive instructions on how to complete the Assignment Booklet later in the lesson. You will also be prompted to start working on the Unit 1 Project.

 

Remember to save all activities, including those that are not part of the Assignment, in your course folder.

 

Required Materials and Equipment

 

To complete this lesson you will need a thermometer and access to the Internet.

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