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A c t i v i t y 6 – N i g h t a n d D a y
Math Concepts
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Data to graph to model visualization
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Number sense to determine length of
experiment
Science Concepts
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Measurement
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Experience with sensors of different types, and
the units that relate to the measured values (such
as temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit)
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Experimental design and technique
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Scientific method
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Thermodynamics
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Environmental science and the analysis of
ecosystems
Materials
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CBL 2™
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TI Graphing Calculator
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6-inch unit-to-unit link cable (or any length)
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Stainless steel temperature sensor and TI light sensor
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Power supply such as the TI-9920 AC adapter, or Vernier's CBL-EPA External Power adapter with a
power source such as a 6-volt battery (Optional)
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TI-GRAPH LINK™ with cable (Optional)
Note: The voltage sensor might be used with a solar cell or in a circuit that measures
conductivity as it relates to changes in climate (the conductivity of a banana battery as
the room heats or cools). Other sensors are designed for weather data such as
Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity. Check out the TI web page for a listing of all
sensors available for the CBL 2 at education.ti.com/cblprobes. Use the TI-9920 AC
adapter to supply power for the CBL 2 for long term data collection, or to power a
particular sensor use, Vernier's External Power Adapter CBL-EPA.
Introduction
In this investigation, we will set up a simple weather station to collect data over the
period of a day from two sensors to help us better understand patterns in the
weather.
Before We Start
1.
With your lab partner or in a small group, discuss why we want to collect
weather data over the period of a day. On a separate piece of paper, write
down the group’s thoughts.
2.
In your group, make a hypothesis as to what will happen to the temperature
and the intensity of light during the experiment. Write down your hypothesis.