What's that temperature?

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What is the outdoor temperature today?

Record the temperature for several different places.

On a hard surface, rock, cement, blacktop.

In a grassy place on the ground.

In a grassy place below the ground, tell how far below.

In a grassy place at the top of the grass.

In a wooded area on the ground.

In a wooded area below the ground, tell how far below.

In a wooded area 1 m above the ground.

If there is a pond around what is the temperature of the surface.

What is the temperature below the surface of the water, and how far below?

What did you discover?

 

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