Sunlight Intensity and Reflectivity
In this lab, students will use a light sensor, a fast-response temperature probe, and a stainless steel temperature probe to explore the concept that air...
Tracking Weather
In this lab, students use a weather/anemometer sensor to determine how variations in temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, dew point, wind speed,...
Earth's Magnetic Field
In this lab, students use a magnetic field sensor to visualize the magnetic field lines surrounding Earth.
Radiation Energy Transfer
In this lab, students use a temperature sensor to determine the effect the color of a container has on the temperature of water in the container as it...
Seafloor Spreading and Plate Tectonics
In this lab, students use a magnetic field sensor to explore the movement of Earth's crustal plates...
Photosynthesis and Primary Productivity
In this lab, students use a dissolved oxygen sensor to determine the primary productivity of an aquatic...
Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration in a Terrarium
In this lab, students will use an oxygen sensor, carbon dioxide sensor, and a temperature sensor...
Cellular Respiration and Carbon Cycle
In this lab, students use a carbon dioxide sensor to compare the respiration of dormant bean seeds...
Energy Content of Food
In this lab, students will use a fast response temperature sensor to investigate and compare the energy content of four different food items: marshmallow,...
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...
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