Explorations in Biology Lab Manual

Integrate probeware into the Biology you already teach!

The Explorations in Biology Lab Manual includes 25 core standards-based labs

Explorations in Biology Lab Manual  (PS-2807)

25 Biology activities Included:

Cell Biology

  • Photosynthesis and Light
  • Photosynthesis and Oxygen Production
  • Photosynthesis and the Earth's Atmosphere
  • Cellular Respiration
  • Yeast Respiration
  • CO2 Cycle: Photosynthesis and Respiration
  • Diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • What is Transpiration?
  • Organisms and pH
  • Enzymic Activity

Ecology

  • The Abiotic Environment
  • Freezing and Melting Points of Water
  • Water and pH
  • Electrical Conductivity of Water
  • Dissolved Oxygen and Water Pollution
  • Water Purification
  • Acid Rain and Plant Growth
  • Weather Cycles
  • Soil pH
  • Soil Salinity
  • Soil Respiration

Physiology

  • Counting Calories
  • Exercise and Heart Rate
  • Muscle Fatigue

The Explorations in Biology Lab Manual provides the assistance needed to integrate modern science tools into your existing labs. Designed for teachers by teachers, the manual helps teachers incorporate electronic data collection into science experiments when using PASPORT sensors.

The Lab Manual with included CD enables you to get started quickly and easily:

  • Informational teacher pages, including materials lists, correlations to national standards and background information
  • Hand-out ready Student Instruction Sheets
  • Hand-out ready Student Response Sheets
  • Sample completed Student Response Sheets
  • Content-packed CD with 25 labs
    • Pre- configured electronic DataStudio files -- works automatically with written lab activity
    • Electronic copies of all paper documents -- allows for teacher customization
    • Sample data sets -- provides opportunity for teacher to test lab
Bio Screen Shot

Photosynthesis and Light Lab. Measure dissolved oxygen directly -- see oxygen production rate changes instantly in response to turning the light on and off. Enlarge graph

Here's what you need:

Exploration Biology Lab Manual

Explorations in Biology Lab Manual (PS-2807)

This lab manual contains 25 standards-based biology labs using probeware with a computer. Lab manual contains teacher information, student lab instructions and worksheets. CD includes electronic version of manual, experiment setup files and sample data.

We recommend one Lab Manual per classroom.

Bio Bundle

Probeware Bundle

Choose the bundle option that best meets your needs. Select the Standard Bundle for the probeware to perform all 25 labs.

See a convenient comparison of bundle options.

We recommend one bundle for each lab group of 2-4 students.

DataStudio Site License (CI-6871G)

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Optional upgrade

Add a DataStudio Site License to your order, and your entire K-12 campus is licensed for the full-featured DataStudio data collection and analysis software. Our starter version, DataStudio Lite, is provided for free with each shipment. But for a low-one time purchase, give your school unlimited access. PASCO's generous software license includes FREE updates for life.

What other lab equipment is needed?

The bundles above consist of probeware. Additional equipment and materials may be required to perform each experiment, some or all of which you may already have in your lab. See the equipment and materials list for each experiment in this lab manual for more information.

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