Climate and Meteorology Experiments
- Order number: HSB-CM-E
- Supplier Name: Vernier Science Education
- Supplier Number: HSB-CM-E
Climate and Meteorology Experiments includes 11 experiments with interactive investigations that challenge students to use data-collection technology to explore weather, climate, and other important weather-related topics.
Topics Include
- Temperature and humidity
- Greenhouse effect
- Formation of clouds
- Microclimates including urban heat islands
What's Included
- Instructions for data collection with Vernier Graphical Analysis™
- Essential instructor information including teaching tips, suggested answers, and sample data and graphs
- Word-processing files of the student experiments, so you can edit the files to match your teaching preferences
- A generous site license—buy one e-book and duplicate the experiments for your class
Table of Contents
| Experiment | Suggested Products | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modeling Solar Insolation | Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 2 | Investigating Albedo | Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor, Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 3 | What Causes Land and Sea Breezes? | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (2), Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 4 | Exploring the Greenhouse Effect | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (2), Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 5 | Effect of Air Temperature on Humidity | Go Direct® Weather System, Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (2), Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 6 | What is Dew Point? | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (2), Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 7 | Measuring Wind Chill | Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor (2), Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 8 | Changes in Barometric Pressure | Go Direct® Weather System, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 9 | Formation of Clouds | Go Direct® Weather System, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 10 | Measuring Wind Direction | Go Direct® Weather System, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| 11 | Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat Islands | Go Direct® Light and Color Sensor, Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor, Go Direct® Weather System, Vernier Graphical Analysis™ |
| grade: | Diploma/High School, Diploma/ Vocational/ Uni, Middle years |
| manufacturer: | Vernier |
| Subject: | Biology, geography, Weather |
| Language: | English |
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2016, Vernier Software & Technology continues to be a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology. Focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science and math. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 140 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier’s technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, and build students’ critical thinking skills. Vernier’s business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.
