High School / Physics

Intensity of Light

Students measure the intensity of a light source vs distance. Using their data they explore the mathematical relationship between intensity and distance...

High School / Chemistry

Varying Reaction Rates

Students will use a wireless temperature link with a fast response temperature probe to investigate how different temperatures affect the rate of a chemical...

High School / Physics

Change in Kinetic Energy

Students measure the force from the Smart Fan, then investigate the relationship between the change in kinetic energy and the distance traveled. From this...

High School / Chemistry

Phase Change

Students will use a wireless temperature sensor to determine the effect of phase change on the temperature of a substance.

High School / Physics

Ohm's Law

Students measure the current and voltage across a resistor while varying the output voltage, A graph of voltage versus current will reveal Ohm's Law. This...

Advanced Placement / Biology

Fermentation

Students use an ethanol sensor to determine the ability of yeast to use different types of carbohydrates—sucrose and starch—for fermentation.

High School / Chemistry

Titration Curves

Students will use a pH Sensor and a Drop Counter to explore the shape of a titration curve produced by the titration of a strong acid and a weak acid by...

High School / ChemistryPhysical Science

Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Students will use hardness, melting point, solubility, and conductivity to determine the bond type...

High School / BiologyEnvironmental Science

What Factors Affect Dissolved Oxygen?

Students will use a dissolved oxygen sensor to determine how different factors affect the concentration...

High School / BiologyEnvironmental Science

Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis

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

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