Master Materials and Equipment List
Italicized entries indicate items not available from PASCO. The quantity indicated is per student or group. NOTE: Some activities also require protective gear for each student (for example, safety goggles, gloves, apron, or lab coat).
Teachers can conduct some lab activities with sensors and probes other than those listed here. For assistance with substituting compatible sensors and probes for a lab activity, contact PASCO Teacher Support (800-772-8700 inside the United States or http://www.pasco.com/support).
Activities
| Act | Title | Materials and Equipment | Part Number | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Inquiry | Data Collection System PASPORT Fast Response Temperature Probe 9-12 oz. cup Hot water Insulating devices readily available in the laboratory (styrofoam, foil, plastic wrap, cloth, wool, packing peanuts) | PS-2135 | 1 1 1 1 A variety |
| 2 | Enzyme Action | Data Collection System PASPORT Oxygen Gas Sensor Beaker, 1-L Beaker, 500-mL Catalase Source/Yeast Suspension Distilled water Graduated cylinder, 25-mL Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% Ice, crushed or cube Sampling bottle (provided with the sensor) Test tube Tongs Water | PS-2126 | 1 1 2 1 30 mL 500 mL 1 30 mL 1 L 1 2 1 500 mL |
| 3 | Membrane Permeability | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* 0.1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) 0.1 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH ) Beaker, 250-mL Binder clip Dialysis tubing, 15-cm length Distilled water Large Base and Support Rod Lugol's iodine Magnetic Stirrer and Magnetic Spin Bar Starch solution String Utility clamp Wash bottle | PS-2102* ME-9355 SE-7700 SE-9446 | 1 1 15 mL 15 mL 1 1 2 1 L 1 3 mL 1 50 mL 50 cm 2 1 |
| 4 | Organisms and pH | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* Beaker , 50-mL Beaker, 250-mL Erlenmeyer flask 1-L Graduated cylinder, 10-mL Disposable pipets Detergent solution Lemon juice Distilled water Liver suspension Buffer solution | PS-2102* | 1 1 6 1 2 1 2 15 mL 15 mL 1 L 50 mL 50 mL |
| 5 | Osmosis | Data Collection System PASPORT Barometer/low pressure Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Beaker, 100-mL Beaker, 400-mL Dialysis tubing ,15 cm Distilled water Electronic Balance Funnel Graduated cylinder, 10-mL Graduated cylinder, 50-mL Paper towels Plastic tubing, 5 cm Quick-Release Connector (comes with the sensor) Ring Stand with Test Tube or Three Finger Clamp Syrup (maple or corn) Thread (or dental floss) to tie dialysis tubing | PS-2113A PS-2500 SE-8823 ME-9355 SE-9446 | 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 L 1 1 1 1 3 or 4 1 1 1 10 mL 1 |
| 6 | Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis | Data Collection System PASPORT Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Aluminum foil Box or heavy cloth (to cover the bottle) Lamp, 100-watt (or equivalent) Large beaker or aquarium (to keep the light source from heating the sample) Mint plant Sampling Bottle (included with sensor) Water | PS-2110 PS-2500 | 1 1 1 1 foot 1 1 1 2 1 2 L |
| 7 | Respiration of Germinating Seeds | Data Collection System PASPORT Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Beaker, 1000-mL Ice, cubed or crushed Pea or dry bean seeds Sampling bottle (included with sensor) Water | PS-2110 PS-2500 | 1 1 1 1 1 L 30 1 1 L |
| 8 | The Role of Buffers in Biological Systems | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* Beaker, 250 mL Club soda Distilled water Graduated cylinder (10 mL) Large Base and Support Rod Magnetic Stirrer and Magnetic Spin Bar Utility Clamp Vinegar, 5% acetic acid Wash bottle | PS-2102* SE-7700 SE-9446 | 1 1 3 1 L 1 L 1 1 1 1 20 mL 1 |
| 9 | Acid Rain | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* 1 M HCl 1-hole rubber stopper for flask Beaker, 100-mL Electronic Balance Erlenmeyer flask, 100-mL Flexible tubing to fit glass tubing, 20 cm Glass tubing for rubber stopper Graduated cylinder, 25-mL Graduated pipet and pipet bulb Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) Sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3) Sodium nitrite (NaNO2) Wash bottle containing distilled or deionized water Water or deionized water | PS-2102* SE-8823 | 1 1 15 mL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 g 5 g 5 g 1 60 mL |
| 10 | Cellular Respiration in Yeast | Data Collection System PASPORT Dissolved Oxygen Sensor* PASPORT Fast Response Temperature Sensor Activated Yeast Solution Beaker, 250-mL Distilled water Electronic Balance Graduated cylinder, 25mL Hot Plate Ice bath (1-L Beaker filled with ice) Labeling tape Marker Stirring rod Sugar Weighing papers | PS-2108* PS-2135 SE-8823 SE-8830 | 1 1 1 45 mL 3 1 L 1 1 1 1 1 roll 1 1 30 g 3 |
| 11 | Energy Content of Food | Data Collection System PASPORT Temperature Sensor* PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Aluminum can, 354-mL (12 ounce) Distilled water Electronic Balance Food holder (10 x 10 cm cardboard, aluminum foil, paperclips) Food sample Graduated Cylinder, 100-mL Large Base and Support Rod Matches Wood Splint | PS-2125* PS-2500 SE-8823 ME-9355 | 1 1 1 1 100 mL 1 1 2 1 1 1 book 4 |
| 12 | Exploring Microclimates | Data Collection System PASPORT Weather Anemometer Sensor (or PASPORT Weather Sensor) PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Cardboard box (or other covering) | PS-2174 PS-2500 | 1 1 1 1 |
| 13 | Exploring Microclimates Through Temperature | Data Collection System PASPORT Temperature Sensor* | PS-2125* | 1 1 |
| 14 | Exploring Microclimates with a GPS | Data Collection System PASPORT Weather Anemometer Sensor PASPORT GPS Position Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable MyWorld GIS TM | PS-2174 PS-2175 PS-2500 SE-7382C or SE-7352C or SE-7351C Or SE-7353C | 1 1 1 1 1 |
| 15 | Metabolism of Yeast | Data Collection System PASPORT Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Beaker, 250-mL Graduated cylinder 10-mL Graduated cylinder, 100-mL Grape juice Hot Plate Mineral oil Sampling bottle (included with sensor) Stirring rod Water Yeast, dry | PS-2110 PS-2500 SE-8830 | 1 1 2 1 1 150 mL 1 5 mL 1 1 1 L 1 package |
| 16 | Rate of Photosynthesis of an Aquatic Plant | Data Collection System PASPORT Dissolved Oxygen Sensor* PASPORT Fast Response Temperature Sensor* Cloth, heavy, about 50-cm by 50-cm Elodea Lamp, 100 W (or equivalent) Magnetic Stirrer and Magnetic Stir Bar Photosynthesis Tank or similar setup Rubber stopper, #3 Water | PS-2108* PS-2135* SE-7700 PS-2521A | 1 1 1 1 5 or 6 1 1 1 1 2 L |
| 17 | Soil pH | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor * PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Beaker, 250-mL Digging device Distilled water Graduated cylinder, 100-mL Marking pen Measuring spoons Paper towels Sealable plastic bag Soil sample, 60 mL Stirring rod Wash bottle | PS-2102* PS-2500 | 1 1 3 1 400 mL 1 1 1 set 3 or 4 3 3 1 1 |
| 18 | Transpiration | Data Collection System PASPORT Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Bowl Fan Glycerin Knife Large Base and Support Rod Petroleum jelly Pipet | PS-2113A PS-2500 ME-9355 | 1 1 1 1 1 mL 1 1 2 to 3 g 1 |
| 19 | Water and pH | Plant seedling, 12 to 15 cm tall Three-Finger Clamp Utility Clamp Water Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* PASPORT Conductivity Sensor* Beaker, 250-mL Distilled water Graduated cylinder, 100-mL Labels Marking pen Pipet Small container (for diluted vinegar solution) Stirring rod Water sample, 250 mL White vinegar | SE-9445 SE-9446 PS-2102* PS-2116A* | 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 4 250 mL 1 6 1 1 1 1 3 250 mL |
| 20 | Water Purification | Data Collection System PASPORT pH Sensor* PASPORT Conductivity Sensor* Beaker, 250-mL Coffee filter Distilled water Egg whites Erlenmeyer flask, 250-mL Funnel Polluted water Stirring rod | PS-2102* PS-2116A* | 1 1 2 2 500 mL 5 mL 1 1 1 L 1 |
| 21 | Weather in a Terrarium | Data Collection System PASPORT Weather Anemometer Sensor PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable Small box or other support Terrarium (or suitable alternative) | PS-2174 PS-2500 | 1 1 1 1 |
| 22 | EKG and Factors that Affect the Heart | Data Collection System PASPORT EKG Sensor Electrode patches (included with sensor) | PS-2111 | 1 1 3 |
| 23 | Exercise and Heart Rate | Data Collection System PASPORT Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor | PS-2186 | 1 1 |
| 24 | Exercise and Respiration Rate | Data Collection System PASPORT Breath Rate Sensor | PS-2187 | 1 1 |
| 25 | Muscle Fatigue | Data Collection System PASPORT Force Sensor Rubber ball, tennis ball, or equivalent (approximately 7 cm diameter) Timer (stopwatch or equivalent) | PS-2104 | 1 1 1 1 |
| 26 | Regulation of Body Heat* | Data Collection System PASPORT Fast Response Temperature Probe Fan Glove or mitten Ice, crushed or cube Large bowl (or similar container) Tape or adhesive covers Paper Towel Water | PS-2135 | 1 2 1 1 1 L 1 2 pieces 5 to 6 1 L |
| 27 | Volume of Breath | Data Collection System PASPORT Spirometer Spirometer Mouthpiece | PS-2152 PS-2522 | 1 1 1 per student |
*PASCO recommends the purchase of the Water Quality Sensor (PS-2169) as an alternative to purchasing these items separately. The Water Quality Sensor comes with pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and conductivity probes, all in one convenient package.
Calibration Materials
pH Sensor
| Item | Quantity | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer solution, pH (4) | 25 mL | 4,3,8,9,17,19,20 |
| Buffer solution, pH (10) | 25 mL | |
| Beaker, small | 3 | |
| Wash bottle with deionized or distilled water | 1 |
Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
| Item | Quantity | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| Clean electrode storage bottle | 1 | 10,16 |
| Distilled water | 5 mL |
Oxygen Gas Sensor
| Item | Quantity | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling Bottle (included with the sensor) | 1 | 3 |
Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor
| Item | Quantity | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling Bottle (included with the sensor) | 1 | 7,6,15 |
Equipment List by Item
| Items Available from PASCO | Qty | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| PASPORT Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor (with Sampling Bottle) | 1 | 7,6,15 |
| PASPORT Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor | 1 | 5,18 |
| PASPORT Oxygen Gas Sensor | 1 | 2 |
| PASPORT Fast Response Temperature Probe | 1 | 1,10,16 |
| PASPORT Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor | 1 | 23 |
| PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable | 1 | 5,7,6,12,14,18,11,15,21,17 |
| PASPORT pH Sensor | 1 | 4,3,8,9,17,19,20 |
| PASPORT GPS Position Sensor | 1 | 14 |
| PASPORT Temperature Sensor | 1 | 13,11,26 |
| PASPORT Dissolved Oxygen Sensor | 1 | 10,16 |
| PASPORT Conductivity Sensor | 1 | 19,20 |
| PASPORT Force Sensor | 1 | 25 |
| PASPORT Breath Rate Sensor | 1 | 24 |
| PASPORT EKG Sensor | 1 | 22 |
| PASPORT Weather Anemometer Sensor | 1 | 12,14,21 |
| PASPORT Spirometer | 1 | 27 |
| Spirometer Mouthpiece | 1 per student | 27 |
| Photosynthesis Tank | 1 | 16 |
| MyWorld GIS TM | 1 | 14 |
| Quick Release Connector | 1 | 5 |
| Large Base and Support Rod | 1 | 3,8,18,11 |
| Magnetic Stirrer with Magnetic Stir Bar | 1 | 3,8,16 |
| Electronic Balance | 1 | 5,9,11,10 |
| Hot Plate | 1 | 15,10 |
| Three-Finger Clamp | 1 | 5,18 |
| Utility Clamp | 1 | 3,8,18 |
