Lesson+4+Temperature+Investigation

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Have you ever wondered how cold would be too cold for the human body? What about how hot would be too dangerous for the human body? You are going to do some research and create a thermometer to help display your findings.


 * TASK: ** In this enrichment activity, you will be applying what you know about READING, WRITING and REPRESENTING INTEGERS to create an informative diagram of a thermometer that will educate others about various temperatures and its effects on the human body.

**RESEARCH**: TOO COLD? media type="custom" key="10069717"media type="file" key="Frostbite.asf" width="300" height="300".

How cold does it have to be to get frostbite?

Be sure to record this information on your. TOO HOT? media type="custom" key="10069801"media type="file" key="Heat Dangers.asf" width="300" height="300"

What does your body temperature have to rise to in order to be in danger of overheating?

Be sure to record this information on your.

Now you will get to customize your thermometer.

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You need to **research and put at least 3 more facts about temperature** and how it effects your body on your thermomter. You can then add some creative points about temperature that reflects your opinion. Examples:
 * What temperature are you most comfortable with?
 * What temperature do you lilke to play sports in?
 * What temperature could we possibly have a snow day off from school?

BE CREATIVE!