Program a Sunny Day for Plants

In this investigation, students use a //control.Node, a PASCO Grow Light, an EcoChamber lid and Blockly code to write a program that controls light output in order to model the sun's daily light cycle.

Grade Level: Middle School

Subject: Life ScienceSTEM

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Greenhouse Sense & Control Kit | Get Started
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Greenhouse Sense & Control Kit | Get Started

Discover what's included in the PASCO Greenhouse Sense & Control Kit (ST-2997) and how to control it with Blockly programming, embedded in PASCO's software. Learn...

Control the Grow Light with Code (SPARKvue 4)
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Control the Grow Light with Code (SPARKvue 4)

Here's one way to use the //control.Node and Blockly code as an on/off switch for the Greenhouse Grow Light.

Featured Equipment

Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit (without //control.Node)

Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit (without //control.Node)

Designed for the exploration of biological and ecological concepts, the Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit includes everything students need to design, build, program, and study their very own greenhouse. This kit is intended for schools with //control.Nodes.

Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit

Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit

Designed for the exploration of biological and ecological concepts, the Greenhouse Sense and Control Kit includes everything students need to design, build, program, and study their very own greenhouse. 

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

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