Find the numbered mark just below the top of the dark line, then count on by the small marks. Warmer adds degrees; colder takes them away.
temperaturehow hot or cold something is
degreethe unit a thermometer counts in: °
Fahrenheitthe °F scale: water freezes at 32°F
warmera higher temperature
Watch for: Counting each small mark as 1 when it stands for 2. Reading the number nearest the line instead of counting up from below. Adding when the temperature dropped.
At home: Check an outdoor thermometer or the weather app morning and afternoon. Ask how many degrees warmer it got.
Sample sheet and answer key
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Reading temperature · MA.3.M.1.1
NameDate
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Hot or cold?
Circle the temperature that makes sense.
A hot summer day95°F35°F
A warm bath50°F100°F
Cold milk from the fridge38°F88°F
Inside a classroom70°F20°F
Read the thermometer
Find the top of the dark line. Count the small marks.
°F
°F
°F
°F
Warmer and colder
Warmer adds degrees. Colder takes them away.
53°F to 48°F: colder by°52°F to 42°F: colder by°57°F, 10° warmer =°F71°F, 22° warmer =°F
Story time
1
At 7 a.m. it was 49°F. By noon it was 18° warmer, then it cooled 8° by evening. What was the temperature in the evening?
°F
Grade 3 · Sheet
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Reading temperature · MA.3.M.1.1
Answer key
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Hot or cold?
Circle the temperature that makes sense.
A hot summer day95°F35°F
A warm bath50°F100°F
Cold milk from the fridge38°F88°F
Inside a classroom70°F20°F
Read the thermometer
Find the top of the dark line. Count the small marks.
62°F
52°F
48°F
42°F
Warmer and colder
Warmer adds degrees. Colder takes them away.
53°F to 48°F: colder by5°52°F to 42°F: colder by10°57°F, 10° warmer =67°F71°F, 22° warmer =93°F
Story time
1
At 7 a.m. it was 49°F. By noon it was 18° warmer, then it cooled 8° by evening. What was the temperature in the evening?
49 + 18 = 67, then 67 − 8 = 59
59°F
Answer key
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