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pH variation in Thionin: The Two-Faced Solution
Integrated-Science students Erin Smyers and Nicole Loughner from Homer-Center High School in Homer City, PA, worked with their science team leader, Mark Shopland, to investigate the pH changes in an oxidation-reduction reaction. The students chose to work with Thionin based on the demonstration “Thionin – The Two-Faced Solution” published by Flinn Scientific Inc. (Publication No. 0815.00).
Test Hearing Response with LabQuest
LabQuest App v.1.2 includes a separate application called the Audio Function Generator. This application generates audio signals through the LabQuest internal speaker or through external stereo speakers. With this setup, you might want to explore the hearing response of your students. What is the lowest frequency that your students can hear? What about the highest frequency?
Studying the Diving Reflex in the Laboratory
John Melville, one of our Biology Staff Scientists, developed an innovative diving reflex laboratory exercise while teaching at Wartburg College. In the lab, students learn basic heart anatomy, histology of arteries and veins, and perform an EKG using Vernier sensors. The students then develop their own experiment, which often involved the diving reflex.
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Hooke’s Law
The hoop spring bumpers in the Bumper and Launcher Kit are excellent examples of Hookean devices. To investigate Hooke’s law, we’ll use the Bumper and Launcher Kit, Dual-Range Force Sensor, Vernier Dynamics System, and Motion Detector to determine how the length of the hoop spring is proportional to the force applied.
In The Best Light
Have you ever noticed that the bananas you bought look different in the store than they do when you get them home? This is because not all lights used in grocery display cases are the same. The main reason for having different lighting is to improve shelf life of perishable products. Nevertheless, you can be sure some research has gone into determining the best light to entice you to make a purchase.
Showing Speed and Location in Google Maps
Recently, a few of us at Vernier drove from our office in Beaverton, OR to Seattle, WA for a conference. We attached a Vernier GPS Sensor to a LabQuest and collected data throughout the trip. LabQuest not only records the latitude and longitude of each point, but the speed, direction, and altitude, as well.
LabQuest in Antarctica
By its name alone, LabQuest seems destined for adventure. When I decided to go on a National Geographic Expedition to Antarctica in January, there was no doubt in my mind that I would be taking mine with me. Sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina, we spent almost two days crossing the infamous Drake Passage.
Force Plate Used to Measure Forces Exerted by Screws
As part of Project Lead The Way engineering courses, Ken Kessenich at Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, WI started teaching a new unit that involves simple machines. He wanted his student to see REAL problems instead of simulations to demonstrate effort force and mechanical advantage.
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Investigating Periodic Trends
For years, Jackie has been having her students graph the physical properties of the elements versus atomic number to look for patterns related to period and group. Jackie modified her activity to use LabQuest.
Monitoring Temperatures in a Reptile Enclosure
Robert O’Connor, biology teacher at Kenmore East High School in Tonawanda, NY, worked with student, Michael Starr, to set up a reptile enclosure to house a black and white tegu.
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