Measuring Length and Temperature: Using a Thermometer

The video tutorial covers the safe use of thermometers, emphasizing the importance of handling glass thermometers carefully to avoid breakage. It provides safety tips such as storing thermometers safely, not using them as stirring rods, and wearing safety goggles when measuring hot substances. The tutorial then demonstrates how to measure the temperature of a bowl of cooling Jell-O, highlighting the importance of waiting for the liquid in the thermometer to stabilize, positioning oneself at eye level, and accurately reading the temperature in degrees Celsius.

What should you do with a thermometer when it is not in use?

How do you record the temperature if the liquid is halfway between two lines on the thermometer?