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...

Middle School / Physical Science

Newton's Third Law

In this lab, students will use two force sensors to measure a pair of oppositely directed forces.

Middle School / Physical Science

Observing Freezing Point Depression

In this lab, students will use temperature sensors to investigate how solid-liquid transitions effect the temperature of ice water solutions.

Middle School / Physical Science

Observing Phase Changes

In this lab, students will use temperature sensors to measure changes in temperature during the heating of two different mixes of ice and water – one...

Middle School / Physical Science

Simple Harmonic Motion

In this lab, students will use motion sensors to measure the period of a simple pendulum.

Middle School / Physical Science

Simple Machines and Force

In this lab, students will use force sensors to measure the force required to lift a mass with varying configurations of fixed and moveable pulleys.

Middle School / Physical Science

Speed and Velocity

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

Middle School / Physical Science

Transfer of Energy in Chemical Reactions

In this lab, students will use fast response temperature sensors and absolute pressure sensors to...

Middle School / Physical Science

Varying Reaction Rates

In this lab, students will use fast response temperature sensors to measure changes in temperature over time. Students will complete four trials of Alka-Seltzer®...

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