Middle School Science with Vernier contains 38 experiments in Earth science, life science, and physical science written specifically for students in grades 6-8. Making use of 10 different Vernier sensors, your students will really enjoy doing these well-tested science experiments.
Middle School Science with Vernier
Middle School Science with Vernier
Starts at $44.00
This book is written specifically for students in grades 6-8. It contains 38 experiments in Earth science, life science, and physical science.
Table of Contents
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Hot Hand | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 2 | Heating of Land and Water | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 3 | The Greenhouse Effect | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 4 | Relative Humidity | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 5 | Soil Study | Go Direct® pH Sensor |
| 6 | Absorption of Radiant Energy | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 7 | Reflectivity of Light | Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor |
| 8 | Schoolyard Study | Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor, Go Direct® Temperature Probe, Meter Stick |
| 9 | A Good Sock | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 10 | What Causes the Seasons? | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 11 | Solar Homes | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 12 | Ocean Floor Mapping | Go Direct® Motion Detector |
| 13 | Boiling Temperature of Water | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 14 | Freezing and Melting of Water | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 15 | How Low Can You Go? | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 15B | Freezer Bag Ice Cream | No probeware used |
| 16 | A Good Cold Pack | Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 17 | Lemon "Juice" | Go Direct® Voltage Probe |
| 18 | Get a Grip! | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor |
| 19 | Fun with Pressure | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor |
| 20 | Water Hardness Study | Go Direct® Conductivity Probe |
| 21 | Diffusion: How Fast? | Go Direct® Conductivity Probe |
| 22 | A Water Field Study | Go Direct® Conductivity Probe, Go Direct® pH Sensor, Go Direct® Temperature Probe |
| 23 | Cooling Rates: Shaq vs. Susie | Go Direct® Temperature Probe (2) |
| 24 | Yeast Beasts in Action | Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor |
| 25 | Heart Rate and Body Position | Go Wireless® Heart Rate |
| 26 | Heart Rate and Exercise | Go Wireless® Heart Rate |
| 27 | Mapping a Magnetic Field | Go Direct® 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor, Meter Stick |
| 28 | Electromagnets | Go Direct® 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor |
| 29 | Friction | Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor |
| 30 | First-Class Levers | Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor, Meter Stick |
| 31 | Pulleys | Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor |
| 32 | Buoyancy | Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor |
| 33 | Graphing Your Motion | Go Direct® Motion Detector, Meter Stick |
| 34 | Speeding Up | Go Direct® Sensor Cart, Meter Stick |
| 35 | The Indy 100 | Go Direct® Motion Detector, Meter Stick |
| 35B | Pencil Car | Meter Stick |
| 36 | Crash Dummies | Go Direct® Motion Detector, Meter Stick |
| 37 | Falling Objects | Go Direct® Motion Detector, Meter Stick |
| 38 | A Speedy Slide | Go Direct® Motion Detector |
What's Included
Electronic Version
- 38 ready-to-use student experiments
- Access to up-to-date versions of the experiments
- Instructions for data collection with Graphical Analysis, Logger Pro 3, LabQuest App, and EasyData
- Essential instructor information including teaching tips, suggested answers, and sample data and graphs
- Word-processing files of the student experiments, so you can edit the files to match your teaching preferences
- Complete equipment and supplies list
- A generous site license—buy one book and duplicate the experiments for your class
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 “A Hot Hand” from Middle School Science with Vernier. The preview download includes student instructions, teacher tips, sample data, and more.
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