Middle School / Physical Science

Energy Transfer

In this lab, students will use stainless steel temperature sensors to measure the transfer of heat energy from a candle flame through convection and conduction.

Middle School / Physical Science

Exploring Velocity and Inertia

In this lab, students will use motion sensors to measure the velocity of a cart as it travels down an inclined track and collides with an obstacle.

Middle School / Physical Science

Heat Transfer in Fluids

In this lab, students will use fast response temperature sensors to investigate what happens to the temperature of a solution when two substances of different...

Middle School / Physical Science

Investigating Evaporative Cooling

In this lab, students will use fast response temperature sensors to measure changes in temperature as water cools.

Middle School / Physical Science

Investigating Solar Energy

In this lab, students will use temperature sensors to measure changes in temperature as black coffee is warmed by sunlight.

Middle School / Physical Science

Measuring Light Intensity

In this lab, students will use light sensors to investigate how light intensity changes as it gets further from the source.

Middle School / Physical Science

Measuring the Voltage of Elements in Series

In this lab, students will use voltage sensors to investigate voltage drops across a varying number...

Middle School / Physical Science

Motion Graphs

In this lab, students will use motion sensors to measure the position of a moving object.

Middle School / Physical Science

Neutralizing an Acid and a Base

In this lab, students will use pH sensors to measure changes in pH and to determine the endpoint of a titration.

Middle School / Physical Science

Newton's First Law

In this lab, students will use motion and force sensors to determine how the change in an object’s motion is related to the force (push or pull) applied...

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