Directions: Discuss why the temperature might be warmer or colder at the following locations. Predict what the temperature will be based the current air temperature. Break into groups who will be responsible for measuring the temperature in each category. Distribute an appropriate thermometer to each group (Cal., Soil, Water). Return together to share observations and new insights.

 

Exploring Air, Soil and Water Temperature

   

Predicted

Why

Observed

Why

Air

Sun

 

 

 

   

Shade

       

Light

       

Dark

       

High/Low

       

Soil

Sun

5 cm

 

 

 

   

10

       

Shade

5 cm

       

10

       

Dry/Wet

       

Water

Sun

surf.

 

 

 

   

deep

       

Shade

surf.

       

deep

       
         

 

 

tempexpl.doc rev. 12/7/1998