Elementary / Elementary Science

Microclimates

In this lab, students use a weather sensor to compare the temperature and humidity of various sites and determine the reason for any variations.

Middle School / BiologyElementary ScienceEnvironmental ScienceLife Science

How a Greenhouse Works: Light

In this lab, students use a light sensor to determine how light or brightness depends on the angle at which the sun’s light strikes the surface of the...

Middle School / BiologyEnvironmental ScienceLife Science

How a Greenhouse Works: Heat

In this lab, students use a temperature sensor to measure the heat generated in a model greenhouse by altering the types of material that light passes...

High School / Physics

Position: Match Graph

In this lab, students will use motion sensors to track and graph their motion in real time. Students will get a hands-on introduction to the concept of...

High School / Physics

Speed and Velocity

In this lab, students will make predictions about how a cart's speed and velocity differ. Then, they'll test their predictions using motion sensors.

High School / Physics

Relative Motion

In this lab lab, students will use motion sensors to apply the concepts of relative motion and frames of reference to understanding velocity as a vector...

High School / Physics

Acceleration

In this lab, students will use motion sensors to represent motion as a change of position in graphical form.

High School / Physics

Introduction to Force

In this lab, students will use force sensors to observe and measure contact and non-contact forces as they relate to gravity.

High School / Physics

Archimedes' Principle

In this lab, students will use force sensors to explore the relationship between the volume of fluid displaced by a submerged object and the buoyant force...

High School / Physics

Hooke's Law

In this lab, students will use force sensors to observe the relationship between the extension of a spring and the resulting force required to extend the...

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