Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis

In this lab, students will monitor a plant's carbon exchange within a closed system in both light and dark conditions to determine the dominant metabolic pathway.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Environmental Science

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Photosynthesis - Distance Learning Lab

Determine how a plant affects the carbon dioxide concentration in a closed system differently in dark and white light environments. Also compare the effects...

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Agricultural Science Starter Bundle

The Agricultural Science Starter Bundle contains the sensors required to perform several experiments in the Agricultural Science Manual.

Wireless CO₂ Sensor (Carbon Dioxide)

The Wireless CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide gas levels and wirelessly streams data to your computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Agricultural Science Extension Lab Station

Includes wireless sensors and an EcoZone system to complement the wireless sensors in the Agricultural Science Starter Lab Station.

Agricultural Science Starter Lab Station

This Agriculture Starter Lab Station includes the wireless temperature, conductivity, colorimeter, carbon dioxide and pH sensors used to perform key lab activities from the Agricultural Science Lab Manual.

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