The Thermometer Reading Game - Learn and Practice Reading a Thermometer

Instructions:

• With this game, you can learn and practice reading 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.
• 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.
• Use the minus and plus icons to control the level of the "mercury" precisely. You can also use your mouse wheel.
• When you believe you have the correct answer, click or tap the Submit Answer button.
• For each correct answer, you will be awarded points. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar.
• 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 answer 5 temperatures, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is indicated in the Results Bar.
• 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 selected the correct temperature before the time runs out, you will receive a strike. After three strikes, the game is over. The number of strikes is displayed 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 mute all game sounds.
  • Unit: Choose between Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature unit.
  • Mode: The default mode is "Find". You can also select "Type". In Type mode, numbers appear, and you can enter the correct temperature by clicking the 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.
  • The current settings are always displayed in the lower-left corner of the thermometer.
  • The settings you have selected are stored in your browser for the duration of your session. You can refresh your browser to start a new game, but if you close it, the settings will reset to default the next time you visit the game.