The Thermometer Reading Game - Learn and Practice Reading a Thermometer

Instructions:

• Use this game to learn and practice how to read an analog thermometer.
• You can choose between a Fahrenheit and Celsius thermometer.
• This game can be played using a mouse or a touchscreen.
• Press the Play Game button to begin playing the game.
• A temperature to select will appear above the thermometer.
• Computer: Move your mouse up and down the thermometer and click when you think it is at the correct reading.
• Tablet or phone: Tap your finger on the spot you believe is correct.
• Then, if needed, use the minus and plus icons below the thermometer to control the level of the "mercury" precisely.
• When you believe you have the correct answer, click/tap the "Submit Answer" button below the thermometer.
• For each correct answer, you will be awarded points. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar that appears below the thermometer.
• Points are awarded based on the following table.

  Level	Time Limit	Points
  1	10 seconds	10
  2	9 seconds	20
  3	8 seconds	30
  4	7 seconds	40
  5	6 seconds	50
  6	5 seconds	60
  7	4 seconds	70
  8	3 seconds	80
  9	2 seconds	90
  10	1 second	100

• Each time you correctly guess 5 temperatures, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is indicated in the Results Bar below the thermometer.
• The timer is represented to the right of the score in the Results Bar. As time passes, the bar will get shorter.
• If you have not submitted a temperature when the time runs out, you will receive a strike.
• For each incorrect answer, you will receive a strike. After three strikes, your game is over. The number of strikes you have received is indicated on the right side of the Results Bar.
• Click the Settings button to adjust your preferences for the game.
  • Timer: The default setting is On. Select Off to have unlimited time to submit your answer.
  • Sounds: The default setting is On. Select Off to disable all game sounds.
  • Unit: Choose between Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature unit.
  • Mode: by default, you're in "game mode." If you want to make the game easier, you can select "Training" mode. In the training mode, you can see the current value of the thermometer below between the minus and plus icons. In "Type" mode, numbers appear next to the thermometer and you can enter the correct answer by either clicking these numbers or using your keyboard. Once you've entered your answer, click "Submit Answer." Note: In "Type" mode, the starting time is 20 seconds, and it decreases by 2 seconds after every 10 correct answers.
  • Settings are saved in your browser for the duration of your session.