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Vernier - Photosynthesis and Respiration

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Plants
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - CO2 Gas
Sensor - O2 Gas
Other Materials
  • Carbon dioxide - Oxygen tee
  • 250-mL respiration chamber
  • Plant leaves
  • 500-mL tissue culture flask
  • Lamp
  • Aluminium foil
  • Forceps
Resource Types
Lessons

Vernier - Photosynthesis and Respiration

Activity Overview

Students use the gas sensors to measure the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide consumed or produced by a plant during respiration and photosynthesis. They also determine the rate of respiration and photosynthesis in a plant.

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Plants
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - CO2 Gas
Sensor - O2 Gas
Other Materials
  • Carbon dioxide - Oxygen tee
  • 250-mL respiration chamber
  • Plant leaves
  • 500-mL tissue culture flask
  • Lamp
  • Aluminium foil
  • Forceps
Resource Types
Lessons
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