Physical Science with CBL

Physical Science with CBL

by Donald L. Volz and Sandy Sapatka

This book provides 40 ready-to-use labs for physical science teachers using Vernier sensors with a TI-82 or TI-83 graphing calculator and the CBL System, but the experiments can also be performed with the TI-73, TI-83 Plus, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus. The TI Voltage Probe, Light Probe, and Temperature Probe included with the CBL are also supported. Each experiment includes student handouts with step-by-step instructions, as well as a teacher's guide. Included with the book are the word processing files for the student handouts and the PHYSCI program.

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Experiments Using Temperature Probes
Temperature Probe Response Time
Boiling Temperature of Water
Freezing and Melting of Water
Evaporation of Alcohols
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Neutralization Reactions
Mixing Warm and Cold Water
Heat of Fusion
Energy Content of Fuels
Energy Content of Foods
Absorption of Radiant Energy
An Insulated Cola Bottle
A Good Sock
Insolation Angle
Solar Homes and Heat Sinks
Experiments Using a Conductivity Probe
Conducting Solutions
Conductivity of Saltwater: The Effect of Concentration
Acid Strengths
Experiments Using a Force Sensor
Frictional Forces
First-Class Levers
Pulleys
An Inclined Plane
Experiments Using a Light Sensor
Reflectivity of Light
Polaroid Filters
How Bright is the Light?
Experiments Using a Magnetic Field Sensor
Electromagnets: Winding Things Up
Magnetic Field Explorations
Experiments Using a pH Electrode and a pH Amplifier
Household Acids and Bases
Acid Rain
Experiments Using a Pressure Sensor
Gas Pressure and Volume
Gas Temperature and Pressure
Fun with Pressure
Experiments Using a Test Lead Cable
Lemon "Juice"
Lead Storage Batteries
Experiments Using a Motion Detector
Graphing Your Motion
Velocity
It's Race Day
Momentum: A Crash Lesson
Newton's Second Law
Falling Objects

Microsoft Word (Macintosh) or Word for Windows files, with all text, figures, and tables, are included on disk. This means you can edit the files for your particular classroom situation. Also included on disk is the data-collection program CHEMBIO. This program is used to monitor sensor readings, collect data in real time, or collect data as a prompted input (e.g., pH vs. volume). As many as three sensors can be used at once.

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Physical Science with CBL with Microsoft Word files and PHYSCI program.
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