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Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

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Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry contains 34 inquiry-based investigations that prompt students’ interest in the environment.

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Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry contains 34 inquiry-based, environmental science investigations. Each experiment includes a preliminary activity, teacher information, sample researchable questions, and sample data. Labs are correlated to AP* and IB** standards. Topics include

  • Earth Systems and Resources/Air and Water
  • Earth Systems and Resources/Soil
  • The Living World
  • Global Change and Population
  • Energy Resources and Consumption
  • Pollution

The inquiry style used is based on recommendations from the National Research Council report, “Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools” (2002) and leading inquiry-based learning experts.

This lab book provides instructions for data collection with Logger Pro® 3 and LabQuest® App only.

Table of Contents

ExperimentSuggested Products
1Seasons and Angle of InsolationStainless Steel Temperature Probe
2A Local Weather StudyStainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, UVB Sensor
3Investigating Dissolved OxygenVernier Optical DO Probe
4Water QualityStainless Steel Temperature Probe, pH Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Vernier Optical DO Probe, Turbidity Sensor
5Long Term Water MonitoringStainless Steel Temperature Probe, pH Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Vernier Optical DO Probe, Turbidity Sensor
6Water TreatmentConductivity Probe, pH Sensor, Turbidity Sensor
7Investigating SalinityConductivity Probe
8Soil TemperatureStainless Steel Temperature Probe (3)
9Soil SalinityConductivity Probe
10Soil pHpH Sensor
11Soil MoistureSoil Moisture Sensor
12Soil and Acid RainpH Sensor
13Managing Garden Soil MoistureSoil Moisture Sensor
14Cell Respiration (CO2)CO2 Gas Sensor
15Biodiversity in EcosystemsLight Sensor, Stainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, Soil Moisture Sensor, Meter Stick
16Biochemical Oxygen DemandVernier Optical DO Probe
17Water Cycle Column InvestigationspH Sensor, Stainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, Soil Moisture Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Light Sensor, CO2 Gas Sensor
18Decomposition Column InvestigationspH Sensor, Stainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, Light Sensor, CO2 Gas Sensor
19Ecocolumn InvestigationsSoil Moisture Sensor, Stainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, pH Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Light Sensor, CO2 Gas Sensor
20Global WarmingStainless Steel Temperature Probe
21UV InvestigationsUVB Sensor
22Comparing SunscreensUVB Sensor
23Primary ProductivityVernier Optical DO Probe, Primary Productivity Kit
24Modeling Population GrowthNo probeware used
25Insulation StudyStainless Steel Temperature Probe
26Fossil FuelsStainless Steel Temperature Probe
27Energy ConversionLight Sensor, Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
28Wind PowerCurrent Probe, Voltage Probe
29Photovoltaic CellsCurrent Probe, Voltage Probe
30Investigation of Passive Solar HeatingStainless Steel Temperature Probe
31The Effect of Acid Deposition on Aquatic EcosystemspH Sensor, Conductivity Probe
32Measuring ParticulatesLight Sensor
33Investigating Indoor Carbon Dioxide ConcentrationsCO2 Gas Sensor
34A Pollution StudyStainless Steel Temperature Probe, Relative Humidity Sensor, Soil Moisture Sensor, pH Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Vernier Optical DO Probe, Turbidity Sensor, CO2 Gas Sensor

What's Included

Electronic Version

  • 34 inquiry-based, environmental science investigations
  • Access to up-to-date versions of the experiments
  • Essential teacher information for successful inquiry investigations
  • Suggested researchable questions, sample data, and graphs
  • A generous site license­—buy one book and duplicate experiments for your class
  • Word-processing files of the student investigations, so you can edit the files to match your teaching preferences

Printed Lab Book

When you buy the printed lab book you receive all of the resources listed for the electronic version, plus a printed copy of the book.

Sample Download

Preview “Soil and Acid Precipitation” from Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry. The preview download includes student instructions, teacher tips, sample data, and more.

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

* AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

** The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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