number Line: Integers Exploration PhET

In this activity I will be exploring integer relationships using a world temperature model. I will click on the Explore box and then the thermometer icon to access the World Map. I will check to see that the Number Line and Labels boxes are checked.

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Using the month drop down, change the month to August. Now place thermometer [A] on the USA - North America, then place the thermometer [B] on South America - Brazil and finally place thermometer [C] on Australia.

which area is hottest in August?

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Using the month drop down, change the month to January. Now place thermometer [A] on the USA - North America, then place the thermometer [B] on South America - Brazil and finally place thermometer [C] on Australia.

Which area is coldest in January?

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Okay I think I got this!

Which set of temperatures is ordered from least to greatest?

In the month of December, which is colder - the Artic - North Pole area or the Antarctic - the South Pole?

• Artic - North Pole area

• Antarctic - the South Pole