ProbeSight: Short Suggestions of Existing Sensors

	Short Suggestions of Existing Sensors
	Carbon Dioxide Conductivity Dissolved Oxygen Force Light Magnetic Detector pH	Pressure Respiration Sonar Ranger Sound Temperature Voltmeter
	Carbon Dioxide monitor respiration output of bugs determine the effect of temperature on solubility of gas in soda pop observe respiration of sugars by yeast detect level of carbon dioxide in your breath study the effect of temperature on respiration monitor cell respiration of germinating seeds determine the metabolic rate of enzymes compare amount of carbon dioxide exhaled before and after exercise study the effect of temperature on crickets monitor carbon dioxide intake of plants in a closed terrarium [ back to top ]
	Conductivity rank the conductivity of salt solutions discover the amount of diffusion through membranes determine the amount of salts in your local watershed studies map mixing zones in estuaries study properties of electrolytic and non-electrolytic solutions determine the effect of concentration on conductivity of solutions find the end point of a reaction between an acid and base test salt content of soups and other edible solutions test salinization of soils from different locations and levels observe the freezing points of varying salt solutions [ back to top ]
	Dissolved Oxygen determine the amount of dissolved oxygen in an aquarium monitor amount of dissolved oxygen in your local watershed study aerobic respiration of yeast measure biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) study the interdependence of aquatic plants and animals study the photosynthetic cycle in a local pond throughout a day or season study how temperature influences amount of dissolved oxygen measure the respiration rate of different aquatic organisms study how riffles and glides influence amount of dissolved oxygen in local streams study the effect of dissolved oxygen on an ecosystem when pollutants are added [ back to top ]
	Force design your own weight scale study impulse and momentum during a collision add force vectors determine coefficients of friction study buoyancy measure applied forces on a breaking bridge study first class levers demonstrate Newton’s Second and Third Laws study the motion of a pendulum determine the mechanical advantage of a pulley [ back to top ]
	Light investigate the relationship between light and distance (inverse square law) explore the absorption of light by different substances monitor light during different seasons study intensity of different indoor light sources compare light reflected from different surfaces investigate the polarization of scattered light determine the angle of incidence study interference and diffraction patterns investigate solar and atmospheric variables with solar photometry study the absorption of light by different materials [ back to top ]
	Magnetic Detector investigate field strength of permanent magnets determine the Earth’s magnetic field study magnetic fields around a current-carrying wire study the relationship between number of wraps to magnetic field strength of an electromagnet map magnetic fields around a magnet measure magnetic field at the opening of a solenoid study the forces between paired magnets rank the strength of magnets from different materials mapping magnetic strength over distance measure low frequency electromagnetic radiation near high power wires [ back to top ]
	pH determine the endpoint of an acid-base titration monitor photosynthetic rate of an aquarium create your own pH scale using household items monitor acid rain in your area test for acid levels in your local watershed determine the dissociation constant for an acid study the buffering of streams and lakes relate light to pH in an aquatic ecosystem measure the effect of acids and bases on organic substances determine the concentration of phosphoric acid in colas [ back to top ]
	Pressure study the relationship between pressure and volume of gases find the vapor pressure of liquids study the relationship between pressure and temperature of gases determine pressure differences at varying altitude measure transpiration rate of plants under different conditions study cellular respiration in peas monitor pressure changes during sugar fermentation in yeast effect of temperature on cold-blooded organisms in sealed containers study weather patterns using barometric pressure measure pressure differentiation between the inside and outside your house [ back to top ]
	Respiration compare human respiration patterns while exercising and at rest determine your human lung capacity observe effects of hyperventilation and hypoventilation on humans observe the effects of re-breathing air on respiratory rate calculate your respiration rate before and after exercise compare respiration during anaerobic and aerobic exercise study respiration patterns during sleep investigate respiration rate at different altitudes or environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) observe the effect of constricted airways (breathing through a small straw) on breathing and respiration rate analyze your muscular efficiency while bicycling [ back to top ]
	Sonar Ranger observe simple harmonic motion study the kinematics on a ramp find the acceleration due to gravity investigate displacement of objects including humans discover the rebound height of a bouncing ball study free fall display velocity of moving objects study periodic motion determine your hang time find terminal speed of a balloon [ back to top ]
	Sound find the frequency and pitch of different types of musical instruments measure the speed of sound in air and other gases determine the relationship between speed of sound and temperature find the speed of sound in solids study your ability to whistle at different octaves measure the intensity of sounds under different environmental conditions and locations determine the length of time that you can vocalize a sound at a specific level investigate typical voice patterns detect sounds to identify bugs, birds, and creatures while they are chewing determine shifts in frequency spectrum related to wear and tear of machinery [ back to top ]
	Temperature observe the evaporation of various liquids study seasonal heating and cooling in ground and air study endothermic and exothermic reactions observe cooling curves of liquids study the insulating properties of materials study the thermoregulation of the human body observe the effect of temperature on solubility of salts find the specific heat of objects discover the temperature at which bulbs, peepers, and seeds appear in the spring determine energy content of foods [ back to top ]
	Voltmeter observe the charging and discharging of a capacitor study Ohm’s Law study the decay of batteries during use compare voltage drops in series and parallel circuits construct electric field maps measure resistance of different materials investigate the voltage falling on a solar cell throughout a day compare the voltage output of a diode at different temperatures study the reactivity of different metals in batteries measure the voltage of a home-made fruit battery [ back to top ]