The Temperature Probe Spends the Night
Experiment #5 from Investigating Temperature
- Education Level
- Elementary School
Introduction
To preserve resources and save money, schools, businesses, and individuals stop heating or cooling their homes during the nighttime. How much does this affect the temperature of a room at night? Can you tell what time the heat or air conditioning is turned off or on by measuring the temperature in a room overnight? By completing this activity, you will attempt to answer these questions.
Objectives
In this activity, you will
- Set up the data-collection program to collect data overnight.
- Make estimates based on the data you collected.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1
Option 2
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This experiment is #5 of Investigating Temperature. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
