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Sunrise, Sunset: Weather Match
 


Activity Overview

Students' determine the relationship between temperature and light intensity. They use a Temperature Sensor and a Light Intensity Sensor to collect temperature and light intensity data for a period of 24 hours. They understand the effect of atmospheric factors on weather.

Before the Activity

  • Connect the TI-73 to the CBL™ unit
  • Plug in Temperature Sensor in channel 1 and Light Sensor in channel 2 of the CBL 2
  • Download DataMate™ program
  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 177-184 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to your class.
  • Complete the Hypothesis section on the Data Collection and Analysis page and predict temperature and light intensity data for a period of 24 hours


    • Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Place CBL 2 with the Light Sensor and Temperature Sensor in a suitable place outdoors where there is no dew or rain
  • Record temperature and light data every 30 minutes for 24 hours
  • Graph data and answer questions in data and analysis sheet
  • Explore the temperature and light intensity pattern that occurs

    		After the Activity

    		Students' will fill in the Student Data Collection and Analysis Sheet.

    Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Science : Middle Grades Science : Greenhouse Effect
    Science : Earth Science : Meteorology
    Science : Earth Science : Climate

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8

    Activity Time:
    24 Hours

    Device:
    TI-73 Explorer™

    Apps:
    DataMate

    Software:
    TI Connect™, TI-GRAPH LINK™

    Accessories:
    CBL™/CBL 2™, Sensor - Light, Sensor - Temperature, TI Connectivity Cable, TI-GRAPH LINK™ Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

    Other:
    This is Activity 19 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Activities for Middle Grades Science with the CBL 2™ and TI-73.



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