Ground Temperature
Recommended for grades 6–12.
Introduction
Throughout the daylight hours the sun heats up the air and the soil. Project 1 in this manual investigates the changes in air temperature during this process. It also investigates the changes in temperature during the nighttime hours. In this experiment you will perform a similar investigation, however you will investigate the changes in soil temperatures, at different depths in the ground.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Use Temperature Probes to collect and analyze ground temperature measurements for 23 hours.
- Collect temperature measurements at different depths in the ground, 1 cm below the surface and 10 cm below the surface.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
Note: The experiment preview of the computer edition does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. Instructions for Logger Pro and other software (such as LabQuest App or TI handheld software, where available) are on the CD that accompanies the book. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book before performing experiments.
Standards Correlations
See all standards correlations for Earth Science with Vernier »
Included in the Lab Book
Vernier lab books include a CD with word-processing files of the student instructions, essential teacher information, suggested answers, sample data and graphs, and more.