Reading Celsius Thermometers

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3 and 4 to strengthen their ability to read and interpret temperatures using the Celsius scale. Through repeated observation, metric scale interpretation, estimation, and data recording, learners practice identifying temperature values shown on thermometers while building a clear understanding of heat and temperature as measurable scientific properties.

Learning Goals

• Celsius Temperature Reading (Gr. 3-4): Accurately read and record temperatures displayed on Celsius thermometers.
• Interpreting Metric Scales: Understand scale intervals and tick marks to determine precise values.
• Science Measurement Skills: Develop observation accuracy when working with scientific instruments.
• Comparing & Estimating Temperatures: Build number sense by evaluating relative temperature values.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary math and science measurement standards.
• Clear Visual Thermometers: Supports independent practice and reduces confusion about scale increments.
• Skill-Building Repetition: Multiple examples reinforce accuracy and confidence.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for science lessons, math centers, independent practice, small groups, assessment review, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This Reading Celsius Thermometers worksheet helps students translate visual thermometer data into accurate numerical readings. By practicing with a variety of Celsius temperatures, learners strengthen metric measurement fluency, observational skills, and confidence interpreting real-world scientific data. Whether used in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this printable provides effective, no-prep practice that supports foundational understanding of temperature and measurement.

This worksheet is part of our Reading Thermometers and Temperatures collection.