What Is Normal Body Temperature?
Data Story
Compare body temperatures of a sample of males and females, and decide what temperatures can be considered "normal."
Welcome to this Tuva data story! Compared to outside air temperatures, human bodies do a remarkable job maintaining a stable internal temperature, at least under normal conditions. When an infection occurs, the immune system raises body temperature in an attempt to fight off the infecting bacteria or virus. An abnormal body temperature is one of the first indicators that a viral or bacterial population has taken hold. But what is “normal” temperature for humans? In this data story, you will compare body temperatures of a sample of males and females and decide what temperatures can be considered "normal." Click Next to get started!
Topics and standards: Science, Life Science, Human Biology, Homeostasis & Disease, Patterns, Grades 9-12, Grades 6-8, Identify-Interpret Patterns, Health & Nutrition