Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis

Students use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to measure the rates of photosynthesis and respiration in spinach leaves.

Supports NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas LS1.C and LS2.B

Grade Level: High School

Subject: BiologyEnvironmental Science

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Photosynthesis - Distance Learning Lab
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Photosynthesis - Distance Learning Lab

Determine how a plant affects the carbon dioxide concentration in a closed system differently in dark and white light environments. Also compare the effects...

Featured Equipment

Wireless CO₂ Sensor Storage Tray

Wireless CO₂ Sensor Storage Tray

This is a custom-cut storage solution for Wireless CO₂ Sensors. (Also works for the PS-3217 Oxygen Gas sensor)

Wireless CO₂ Sensor

Wireless CO₂ Sensor (Carbon Dioxide)

The Wireless CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide gas levels and wirelessly streams data to your computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Biology Starter Lab Station

Biology Starter Lab Station

This Starter Lab Station includes the wireless temperature, pressure, pH and carbon dioxide sensors used to perform key activities from the Essential Biology Lab Manual.

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