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Vernier - Freezing Temperature of Ocean Water

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Earth's Water
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Other Materials
    This is Experiment 17 from the Vernier Book:
    Earth Science with Calculators

    The following materials are required for this activity:
  • Ring stand and utility clamp
  • Test tube
  • Salt
  • Ice
  • Plastic spoon
  • Fresh water
  • Ocean water
Resource Types
Lessons

Vernier - Freezing Temperature of Ocean Water

Activity Overview

This activity makes use of the Temperature Probe to measure the temperature of water as it cools and freezes. Students' determine and compare the freezing temperature of fresh water and ocean water.

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Earth's Water
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Connect™ CE
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Other Materials
    This is Experiment 17 from the Vernier Book:
    Earth Science with Calculators

    The following materials are required for this activity:
  • Ring stand and utility clamp
  • Test tube
  • Salt
  • Ice
  • Plastic spoon
  • Fresh water
  • Ocean water
Resource Types
Lessons
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