Getting it Just Right!
Recommended for grades K–5.
Introduction
Have you ever gotten into a bathtub that was either too hot or too cold? It’s not very comfortable, is it? You can get just the right temperature for your bath by combining hot and cold water in the right amounts. In this activity, you will combine different amounts of warm and cold water, and predict what temperature the resulting mixture will be.
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Record what happens to temperature as different amounts of warm water and cold water are mixed together.
- Try to predict the temperature of a mixture of certain amounts of warm water and cold water.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
Standards Correlations
See all standards correlations for Let's Go! Investigating Temperature »
Included in the Lab Book
Vernier lab books include a CD with word-processing files of the student instructions, essential teacher information, suggested answers, sample data and graphs, and more.