Investigating Evaporation and Condensation
In this lab, students will use a relative humidity sensor to gain an understanding of the water cycle...
Investigating Seismic Waves
In this lab, students will use a light sensor to measure the amplitude and frequency of vibrations during three simulated earthquakes.
Mapping the Ocean Floor
In this lab, students will use a motion sensor to scan a cross-section of a simulated ocean floor terrain.
Monitoring Weather
In this lab, students will use a weather sensor to monitor weather outdoors at various times of day for an extended period of time.
Night and Day
In this lab, students use a light sensor to measure the light level that falls on a simulated earth's surface as it turns through several rotations.
Observing Clouds
In this lab, students will use a weather sensor to measure meteorological conditions over a period of one week or more.
Seasons
In this lab, students will use a light sensor to investigate the relationship between the earth's tilt on its axis, its revolution around the sun, and...
Soil Characteristics
In this lab, students will use a pH sensor to investigate the pH of different soil samples.
Soil Salinity
In this lab, students will use a conductivity sensor to measure the level of conductivity of various water and soil samples.
Water's Role in Climate
In this lab, students will each use two stainless steel temperature sensors to investigate how water and land interact to stabilize temperatures.
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