Technology Centers
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 1: Learning to Use Go! Temp
Center 2: Mittens Warm
Center 3: Baggie Mittens
Center 4: Sole Purpose
Center 5: Cool Reaction!
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 6: Cold As Ice
Center 7: Why Do We Need Thermometers?
Center 8: Comparing Insulators
Center 9: Design a Thermos
Center 10: I’m Melting!
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 1: Learning to Use Go! TempLearn how to use a Go! Temp SensorMeasure the temperature of your hand
How could you change the temperature of your hand?
Measure the temperature of the water in each cup
Explore how to create the letter M and the letter W using the temp probe
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 2: Mittens WarmFind the temperature of your palmFind the temperature of a mittenPut the mitten on your hand and find
the temperature of your palm with the mitten on
Describe the differenceHow do mittens help your
hands stay warm?
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 3: Baggie MittensPredict which materials would
make the best insulatorsCreate a mitten from the plastic
baggies and insulation materialsPlace your hand in the mitten and find the
temperaturePlace your mitten on an ice pack and find the
temperature of your handCompare mittens made of different types of
insulation
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 4: Sole PurposePredict which shoe will have the most
frictionRub the temperature probe across the
sole of the shoe & find the temperatureTry different types of shoesCompare the temperature of the
soles of different types of shoesWhich shoes have the lowest
and highest frictions?
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 5: Cool Reaction!Fill the cup with 3 teaspoons of vinegarRecord the temperature of the vinegarAdd 1 teaspoon of baking soda Measure the changing
temperature of a reaction between baking soda and vinegar
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 6: Cold As IceFind the temperature of the waterAdd ice to the cup of water &
record the temperatureAdd two spoonfuls of salt
to the ice waterHow does salt affect the
temperature of the freezing water?
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 7: Why Do We Need Thermometers?
Test each cup of water by placing two fingers in each cup for 30 seconds & predict the temperature of each
Measure the temperatures of the water & compare to your predictions
Discuss the importance of thermometers
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 8: Comparing InsulatorsPredict which cup will be the best
insulator (keeps heat in)Collect temperature data for 10 minutesFind the difference between the starting
and ending temperaturesWhich cup is the better insulator?How does this compare to your
predictions?
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 9: Design a ThermosUse the materials to create a thermosCollect the temperature of the water for
20 minutesFind the difference between the starting
and ending temperaturesHow successful was your
design?
Go! Temp – Temperature Detector
Center 10: I’m Melting!Record the temperature of the waterAdd one ice cube and continue to record
the temperature as the ice meltsFind the difference between the starting
and ending temperaturesFollow the same procedure with
a second ice cubeDescribe your observations