Year 6 Maths: Temperature

Understanding Temperature

What is Temperature?

Temperature tells us how hot or cold something is. We measure temperature using a tool called a thermometer. The unit we often use to measure temperature is degrees Celsius (°C).

How Does It Work?

• Hot Temperatures: When the temperature is high, like on a sunny day, we might say it’s 25°C or 30°C.
• Cold Temperatures: When it’s cold, like in winter, the temperature might drop to 0°C or even below, such as -5°C.

The Thermometer

A thermometer has a scale with numbers. The higher the number, the hotter it is. The lower the number, the colder it is.

Key Rules about Temperature

1. Freezing Point: Water freezes at 0°C. This means it’s solid.
2. Boiling Point: Water boils at 100°C. This means it turns into steam (gas).
3. Negative Temperatures: If the temperature goes below 0°C, we use negative numbers. For example, -1°C is one degree below freezing.

Tips and Tricks

• Remember that 0°C is freezing, and 100°C is boiling.
• You can think of temperature as a number line. Negative numbers are to the left of 0, and positive numbers are to the right.
• When comparing temperatures, remember that higher numbers mean hotter temperatures.

Engaging Questions

1. What do you think it feels like at 25°C?
2. How do you think you would feel at -10°C?
3. Can you find the freezing and boiling points of water on a thermometer?

Questions on Temperature

Easy Level Questions

1. What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?
2. What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
3. If the temperature is 10°C, is it hot or cold?
4. What do we use to measure temperature?
5. What happens to water at 0°C?
6. Is -5°C colder or warmer than 0°C?
7. What temperature is it if the thermometer reads 20°C?
8. How many degrees warmer is 30°C than 20°C?
9. If it is 15°C today, and it drops to 10°C tomorrow, how much did it drop?
10. What temperature would be considered a hot day in summer?
11. Is 25°C warmer or cooler than 30°C?
12. If it is -2°C, is it above or below freezing?
13. What do you call the tool used to measure temperature?
14. If it is 0°C and the temperature goes down by 3°C, what is the new temperature?
15. Is 40°C hotter than 30°C?
16. What is the temperature if the thermometer reads 5°C?
17. If today is 12°C and it goes up by 8°C tomorrow, what will the temperature be?
18. What happens to water when it reaches 100°C?
19. If it is 7°C and it gets warmer by 5°C, what is the new temperature?
20. What temperature might you expect in winter?

Medium Level Questions

1. If the temperature is 15°C in the morning and 22°C in the afternoon, how much did it increase?
2. A freezer is usually around -18°C. Is this temperature above or below freezing?
3. If it is 30°C and it drops by 10°C, what is the new temperature?
4. What is the difference in temperature between 25°C and 15°C?
5. If the temperature was 5°C yesterday and today it is 0°C, how much has it dropped?
6. If a room is heated to 22°C and a cold drink is at 5°C, what is the temperature difference?
7. If it is 18°C and the temperature rises by 7°C, what is the new temperature?
8. Is 10°C warmer than 0°C? How do you know?
9. If the temperature is -3°C and it rises to 2°C, what is the change in temperature?
10. If it is 12°C in the morning and drops to 7°C in the evening, how much has it dropped?
11. Water freezes at 0°C. What would happen if the temperature goes to -5°C?
12. If the temperature is 25°C and you add 10°C, what is the total?
13. If today is 5°C and tomorrow it is -1°C, how much cooler is it tomorrow?
14. A sunny day can be around 30°C. What kind of activities can you do on a day like this?
15. If it is 20°C and it drops 5°C, what is the new temperature?
16. If the temperature is -10°C today and it rises to -5°C tomorrow, what is the increase?
17. If you’re planning a picnic and the temperature is 28°C, what should you bring to stay cool?
18. What is colder: 2°C or -2°C?
19. If the temperature is 35°C and it drops to 25°C, how much cooler is it?
20. If a drink is served at 4°C and the room is at 22°C, how much warmer is the room than the drink?

Hard Level Questions

1. If the temperature is -7°C and it increases by 15°C, what is the new temperature?
2. The temperature was recorded at 5°C, then it dropped by 12°C. What is the new temperature?
3. If the morning temperature was -2°C and it rose to 3°C, what was the total change?
4. A weather report says the temperature will drop from 20°C to -5°C. What is the difference in temperature?
5. If the temperature reaches 30°C and then drops to 20°C, how many degrees did it drop?
6. If yesterday’s temperature was 15°C and it rose to 25°C today, what is the increase in temperature?
7. If the temperature is currently 0°C and the forecast is -8°C tomorrow, how much colder will it be?
8. If it is 22°C in the evening and falls to 10°C overnight, what is the temperature change?
9. If the temperature was 18°C in the morning and dropped 7°C by noon, what was the temperature at noon?
10. If the temperature is 14°C and then it rises to 21°C, how much has it risen?
11. If the temperature falls from 10°C to -2°C, how many degrees is that?
12. If it is 30°C and a cool breeze makes it feel like 25°C, what is the temperature difference?
13. A plant needs to be kept at 15°C. If the temperature is at 25°C, how much cooler does it need to be?
14. If the temperature is -3°C and it increases to 4°C, what is the total change?
15. If the temperature is 13°C and it drops to 0°C, how much cooler is it?
16. How many degrees is it from 25°C to freezing (0°C)?
17. A day starts at 10°C and ends at -2°C. What is the total decrease in temperature?
18. If the temperature is 9°C and it drops 10°C, what is the new temperature?
19. If the temperature is 18°C and it rises by 6°C, what is the new temperature?
20. If it is 14°C in the morning and rises to 20°C, what is the increase in temperature?

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

1. 0°C
2. 100°C
3. It’s warm.
4. Thermometer
5. It becomes ice.
6. Colder
7. 20°C
8. 10°C
9. 5°C
10. Above 20°C
11. Cooler
12. Below freezing
13. Thermometer
14. -3°C
15. Yes
16. 5°C
17. 20°C
18. It becomes steam.
19. 12°C
20. Cold

Medium Level Answers

1. 7°C
2. Below freezing
3. 20°C
4. 10°C
5. 5°C
6. 17°C
7. 25°C
8. Yes, 10°C is warmer.
9. 5°C
10. 5°C
11. It freezes.
12. 35°C
13. 6°C
14. Bring water and shade.
15. 15°C
16. 2°C is colder.
17. 10°C
18. 10°C
19. 20°C
20. 18°C

Hard Level Answers

1. 8°C
2. -7°C
3. 5°C
4. 25°C
5. 10°C
6. 10°C
7. 8°C
8. 12°C
9. 11°C
10. 7°C
11. 12°C
12. 5°C
13. 10°C
14. 7°C
15. 14°C
16. 25°C
17. 12°C
18. -1°C
19. 24°C
20. 6°C

By understanding temperature, you can be prepared for different weather conditions, and you can take the right actions to stay safe and comfortable! Happy learning!