SI Unit: Temperature - kelvin (K).xml NESTR_schema.xsd (Version 2)

SI Unit: Temperature - kelvin (K)

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Description: Learn the definition of the kelvin and how to covert temperature between Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. Common temperature reference points and a Celsius temperature poem are provided too! Also get information about the SI Superhero Dr. Kelvin.
Teaching tips:
  • 5 to 30 minutes teaching time
  • Learn how temperature is measured.
  • Use Celsius Temperature Poem to establish benchmarks!
  • How cool is Dr. Kelvin?
  • Learn common temperature scale reference points.
  • Convert between different temperature scales.
Resource owner information:
  • Elizabeth Benham
  • [email protected]
  • NIST
  • 68 - Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)
  • 680 - Physical Measurement Laboratory Office
Resource dates:
  • Created on April 12, 2010
  • Last updated on July 05, 2022
  • Reviewed on August 01, 2023
Resource type:
  • Educational Resource
Resource format:
  • Webpage
School subjects:
  • STEM: Physical Science (General)
  • STEM: Mathematics
  • STEM: Chemistry
  • STEM: Engineering
  • STEM: Biology and Life Sciences
  • STEM: Physics
  • Other: Social Sciences
Keywords:
  • SI
  • metric system
  • Kelvin
  • Celsius
  • Fahrenheit
  • degree
  • temperature
  • measurement
  • unit conversion
  • freezing point
  • boiling point
  • thermodynamic
  • thermometer
  • poem
  • conversion factor
Topics:
  • Other: SI Units
  • Research at NIST: Metrology
Instructional levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High School (9-12)
Target audiences:
  • Students
  • Parents
  • Educators
  • General Public
  • Technology Coordinators