Title: Temperature Conversion: Exploring Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin

Grade Level: 8th Grade Duration: 70 minutes Number of Students: 25 Grouping: 4-5 students per group

Learning Objectives: 1. Students will be able to read temperature values on a thermometer accurately. 2. Students will be able to convert temperature values between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. 3. Students will be able to explain the relationship between the three temperature scales.

Materials: - Thermometers (enough for each group) - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Projector - Computer - Tablets (5)

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students about their understanding of temperature scales and their uses. 2. Show a thermometer and ask students to identify the different temperature scales on it. 3. Explain that in this lesson, they will learn how to read temperature values on a thermometer and convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

Engage (15 minutes): 1. Divide students into groups of 4-5 and distribute thermometers to each group. 2. Instruct each group to measure the temperature in the classroom using the thermometer and record the values in Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. 3. Ask each group to share their recorded values with the class and write them on the whiteboard or chart paper.

Explore (25 minutes): 1. Use the projector and computer to display an interactive temperature conversion tool or website. 2. Demonstrate how to convert a temperature value from Celsius to Fahrenheit and Kelvin using the tool. 3. Instruct students to use the tablets to access the same conversion tool and practice converting various temperature values individually or in their groups. 4. Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and guidance as needed.

Explain (15 minutes): 1. Gather students’ attention and review the temperature conversion process. 2. Discuss the relationship between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales, emphasizing the freezing and boiling points of water on each scale. 3. Explain any additional information or concepts related to temperature scales and conversions.

Elaborate (5 minutes): 1. Assign a short temperature conversion worksheet or online quiz to assess students’ understanding of the topic. 2. Collect the completed worksheets or review the online quiz results.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points covered in the lesson, including the ability to read temperature values on a thermometer and convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. 2. Encourage students to practice temperature conversions in their daily lives to reinforce their understanding. 3. Answer any remaining questions and provide additional resources or references for further exploration.

Note: It is recommended to adapt the lesson plan based on the specific resources available in your classroom and the needs of your students.