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Vernier - Introduction to Data Collection with TI-Nspire

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Skills of Science
Science: Chemistry: Skills of Science
Science: Earth Science: Skills of Science
Science: Life Science: Skills of Science
Science: Physical Science: Skills of Science
Science: Physics: Skills of Science
Level
6-8
Activity Time
20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS

Vernier - Introduction to Data Collection with TI-Nspire

Activity Overview

In this lesson, students will be introduced to two of the most common modes of data collection.

About the Lesson

This experiment introduces students to two of the most common modes of data collection.  Part I will guide students through collecting and analyzing data over time.  A Temperature Probe will be used to record the temperature of water for 60 seconds at a rate of one sample very two seconds.  In Part II, students will collect data using a mode call Events and Entry.

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Skills of Science
Science: Chemistry: Skills of Science
Science: Earth Science: Skills of Science
Science: Life Science: Skills of Science
Science: Physical Science: Skills of Science
Science: Physics: Skills of Science
Level
6-8
Activity Time
20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS
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