Digital Multimeters as Universal Data Loggers
Science educator Michael Fenton has developed and trialed this innovative use of equipment for secondary teachers and students who wish to undertake environmetal monitoring using low-cost and accessible equipment.
Using the instructions and videos on his website, schools can transform $15 hardware store multimeters into versatile science instruments. Students build simple sensors to measure temperature, light, UV radiation, humidity, salinity, and more. The "Build It, Test It, Use It" pedagogy builds confidence while enabling authentic investigations across junior and senior classes. Includes ready-to-use worksheets and safety protocols.
Suitable for: General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Earth and Space Science, Physical Education, Horticulture.
Click on the link above to visit Michael's website where you can read about this project and other science and technology research.
