Weather in a Terrarium

In this lab, students will design and conduct an investigation of weather using a closed system, weather sensor, and light sensor to help identify independent variables, dependent variable, and controlled variables.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Environmental Science

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Featured Equipment

Wireless Light and Color Sensor

Wireless Light and Color Sensor

The Wireless Light and Color Sensor features an ambient and a directional RGB color light measurements.

Weather Sensor with GPS

Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS

This sensor is packed with 19 different measurements, including GPS, that can be monitored live or collected over the long term.

EcoChamber

EcoChamber

A single polycarbonate chamber designed to integrate sensors for controlled-environment experiments such as fermentation and plant / cricket respiration.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

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