AUTHOR: DOMINIQUE PONCELET
WHAT WE’LL COVER
HOW TO USE THE TECH
HOW TO IN T E G R AT E T HE
TECH
• From Box to Screen
• What probes are available?
• An example using the Temp
probe
• Selecting an interface
• What curriculum is available
from Vernier?
• Idea Bank for classroom lessons
involving the Temp Probe
FROM BOX TO SCREEN
1. Download the free LoggerLite software from Vernier
2. Connect the probe’s USB to your computer’s USB port
3. Open LoggerLite software on your computer
View these 3 steps via screen capture video with narration:
Steps 1, 2, 3
AN EXAMPLE USING THE GO!TEMP PROBE
1. Collect sample temperature data
2. Analyze temperature data
3. Export data to CSV
View this example using Go!Temp probe and LoggerLite software via screen capture
video with narration:
Go!Temp Probe Example
15 PROBES THAT ARE AVAILABLE
Probe
Cost of 1
probe
Stainless Steel Temperature Probe $29
Light Sensor
$55
Voltage Probe
$12
Motion Detector
$79
Dual-Range Force Sensor
$109
Microphone
$39
Log-g Accelerometer
$89
Magnetic Field Sensor
$58
Gas Pressure Sensor
$83
pH Sensor
$79
Conductivity Probe
$95
Colorimeter
$115
Dissolved Oxygen Probe
$209
CO2 Gas Sensor
$249
Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor
$119
WHAT’S AVAILABLE– A
FOCUS ON THE INTERFACE
In our example we used a Go!Temp probe that directly connects to a computer via USB port. In this case
the USB is the INTERFACE – the ‘thing’ that connects the probe to a device that records the data (the
computer).
There are two other options to interface the probe with a device that records data. The options depend
on the probe you chose to purchase.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE– A
FOCUS ON THE INTERFACE
Option 1: Purchase a LabQuest2 or LabQuestMini from Vernier.
LabQuest2 is a hand held device with a touch screen. Think of it as a replacement of the computer from
our example, except you can connect up to 5 probes to one LabQuest2 at a time. LabQuest2 serves
to collect the data and can be used to analyze data. The LabQuest2 can connect to a computer
(Mac or PC), or wirelessly stream to a tablet, or mobile device.
Picture from Vernier.com
WHAT’S AVAILABLE– A
FOCUS ON THE INTERFACE
Option 1: Purchase a LabQuest2 or LabQuestMini from Vernier.
LabQuestMini does not have a touch screen and solely acts as a way to connect the probe to a
computer. Probes (up to 5) connect to LabQuestMini, LabQuestMini connects to computer, computer
records data.
Picture from Vernier.com
FROM BOX TO SCREEN CONTINUED – A
FOCUS ON THE INTERFACE
Option 2: Use a wireless probe to connect wirelessly to an iPhone or iPad.
The wireless probe connects via Bluetooth technology with either an iPhone or iPad that has Vernier’s Go
Wireless free app installed. The app serves the same function as the LoggerLite software.
Picture from Vernier.com
Picture from Vernier.com
CURRICULUM THAT IS AVAILABLE
(FROM VERNIER)
Correlations with State and National Standards, plus NGSS!
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Engineering
AP science
IB science
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy
Physical Science
Middle School Science
Water Quality
Earth Science
Elementary Science
Physiology
Agricultural Science
Forensics
Math
IDEA BANK FOR GO!TEMP PROBE
•
Global warming and greenhouse gases
Students could design an experiment to test how the presence of greenhouse gases effect
temperature.
•
Soil temperature
How does depth effect temperature?
•
Temperature and solubility
Why do we use salt on our roadways in winter?
•
Solar homes
What materials absorb and store heat? How could you use this info to design and build a
model solar home?
•
Why do we have seasons?
Why are seasons opposites in the Northern and Southern hemispheres?