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To test a Grade 1 student's understanding of temperature skills, provide them with a thermometer and ask them to read and record temperatures in different locations or situations (indoors, outdoors, fridge). Then, ask them to compare temperatures to identify which is warmer or colder. Incorporate activities that involve matching weather conditions to appropriate temperatures to assess their conceptual understanding.
The Understanding temperature skill in Grade 1 Our Planet and Environment involves teaching students the basics of what temperature is, how it affects our daily lives and the environment, and the fundamental ways to measure it. Children learn to differentiate between hot and cold, understand weather patterns, and begin to grasp the concept of seasonal changes.
To train Grade 1 students in understanding temperature, focus on practical, interactive activities. Use a classroom thermometer to measure daily temperatures, comparing warm and cool days. Introduce simple weather charts for tracking temperature changes, and use relatable examples like dressing for different weather conditions to illustrate how temperatures affect their environment. Engage them in discussions about what they observe.