What a range

2025-05-10 12:28:29

What a range


đź“—Temperature Math with Negative Numbers!

🌡️ Around the world, temperatures can be wildly different depending on the location and time of year. In this activity, students explore average temperatures in six cities across four months of the year. They’ll interpret what “average temperature” really means, compare climates, and calculate temperature differences—including when negative numbers are involved.

📝 Suitable for Grades 5–7

⏰ Time: 30-45 minutes, including the starter activity


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