PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

PASCO’s wireless sensors are the perfect match for iPads, Chromebooks and IOS and Android mobile phones. Mobile computing devices are the ideal platform for PASCO’s wireless sensors. There is virtually no boot up time and connecting wirelessly with nay of the sensors listed below is as simple as pressing the power button and clicking on the familiar Bluetooth icon in the Sparkvue Software. Students can start collecting data right away or launch one of the many free experimental lessons which will instruct the student on when and how to collect the data. Since the sensors are not wired, these mobile computers can be easily passed from student to student during the recording of data. Alternatively, the students could choose to do a shared session allowing all members of the lab group to view the collected data on their own iPads or Chromebook simultaneously. And not to be overlooked is the phenomenal savings mobile platforms and PASCO wireless sensors provide. No charge for the Sparkvue software and No charge for the Sparklab integrated activities! The only purchase the schools need to make is the wireless sensors. Schools can choose to buy sensors individually or acquire the entire set listed below.

Free Sparkvue Software The Sparkvue software can be found on the App stores for both iPad and Chromebooks and is free to download. The App versions of the Sparkvue offer the same user experience and functionality as the desktop version.

Free Interactive Sparklab Activities Over 80 free Sparklabs are currently available on the PASCO website located in the ‘Product’ section. These activities were developed by PASCO’s curriculum teams who have extensive experience and expertise with science probes

PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

Sensor Product No. Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9Light PS-3213 * * Temperature PS-3201 * * * pH PS-3204 * * * Pressure PS-3203 * * Force PS-3202 * * Conductivity PS-3210 * * Voltage PS-3211 * Current PS-3212 * Carbon Dioxide PS-2110 * Airlink PS-3200 * Renewable Energy Kit SE-7611 * Grade 7 Outcomes Lab Manuals and Sparklabs Unit

STS and Knowledge

Skills

PDF Printable Activities

Sally Ride Sparklabs

Required Sensors

A: Interactions and Ecosystems

1. - Investigate and describe relationships between humans and their environment 2.Trace and interpret the flow of energy and materials within an ecosystem 3. Monitor local environments

MS Life Science 1. Acid Rain and seed germination 8. Seasonal Pond Explorations MS Earth Science 1. Acid rain and weathering 2. Exploring Enviromental Temp.

Light Temperature pH Carbon Dioxide Airlink

B: Plants for food and fiber

2. Investigate life processes and structures of plants..

P&R - Use tools for effectively and accurately measuring data (e.g. light, temperature) A&I-compile and display data by hand or computer MS Life Science

9. Sunlight and photosynthesis in Aquatic Plants 6. Photosynthesis 13. Yeast Growth

Nature’s Overcoat Leaf Lessons Food for Thought

Pressure pH Carbon Dioxide Airlink

PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

C: Heat and Temperature

2.1 - Compare heat transmission in different materials 2.3 - Describe the effect of heat on the motion of particles; and explain the changes of state 2.5 - Investigate the effects of heating and cooling on the volume

MS Physical Science 4. Energy Transfer 16. Observing Phase Changes 6. Heat transfer in fluids 15. Freezing point depression

All Shook UP I Scream you Scream Meltdown On the Rise The Great Escape

Temperature

D: Structure and Forces

2- Investigate and analyze forces within structures and forces applied to them

Force

Grade 8

Outcomes

Lab Manuals and Sparklabs

Unit

STS and Knowledge

Skills

PDF Printable Activities

Sally Ride Sparklabs

Required Sensors

A: Mix and flow of matter

2.2 - Investigate the factors that affect solubility and rate of dissolving 3 - investigate and compare the properties of gases and liquids 3.5 - Describe pressure as force per unit area p=F/A

P&R – use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data A&I Analyze quantitative data and develop and assess possible explanations

MS Physical Science 1. Archimedes Principle 2. Boyle’s Law

Density Dilemma On the Rise

Temperature Pressure Force

PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

C: Light and Optical Systems

1.3 Investigate light beams and optical devices 2.1 - Investigate how light is reflected, transmitted and absorbed by different materials 2.2 - Measure and predict angles of reflection

MS Physical Science 9. Measuring light intensity

Across the Spectrum Color Decoded Everything Illuminated Just Passing Thru Turning the Corner

Light Temperature

D: Mechanical Systems

3.3 - Investigate and Describe the transmission of force and energy between parts of mechanical system

MS Physical Science 18. Simple Machines and Force 23. Work and Mechanical Advantage

Force

E: Freshwater and Salt water systems

1.3 - …investigate and describe the physical characteristics of a sample of water

P&R - carry out procedures controlling the major variables P&R - Observe and record data

MS Earth Science 12. Water – The Universal Solvent

pH Temperature Conductivity

Grade 9

Outcomes

Lab Manuals and Sparklabs

Unit

STS and Knowledge

Skills

PDF Printable Activities

Sparklabs

Required Sensors

B: Matter and Chemical Change

1.1 - Investigate and describe properties of materials Observing heat generated or absorbed in chemical reactions (endothermic and exothermic)

I&P Select appropriate methods and tools for collecting data P&R – carry out a procedure controlling a major variable

Physical Science through Inquiry 5.Electrolyte versus non Electrolyte solutions 7. pH of household Chemicals 9. Conservation of Matter 11. Varying Reaction rates 12. Endothermic or Exothermic Chemical Reactions

An Acid Base Titration Rates of Reaction Varying Reaction Rates

Temperature pH Conductivity

PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

C: Environmental Chemistry

2.3 -Identify chemical factors in an environment that might affect the health and distribution of living things 2.5 Identify acids, bases and neutral substances based on measures of their pH 2.6 Investigate the effects of acids and bases on each other

Biology through Inquiry Acid Rain Soil pH Water Purification Water and pH Earth Science through Inquiry Greenhouse gases Air Pollution and Acid Rain Chemistry through Inquiry An Acid-Base Titration

An Acid Base Titration Air Pollution and Acid Rain Acid Rain

Temperature pH

D: Electrical Principals and Technologies

1.1 - Investigate the use of devices to convert various forms of energy into electrical energy

1.2 – Investigate and describe evidence of energy transfer and transformation.

1.3 – Investigate and evaluate

the use of different electrodes, electrolytes concentration in storage cells.

2.3 -Identify electrical conductors and insulators 2.6 - Measure voltage and amperages in circuits 2.6.1 – Apply Ohm’s law to

A&I – compile and display data, by hand or computer

Physical Science Through Inquiry Faraday’s Law of Induction Fruit Battery/Generator Temperature vs. Heat Ohm’s Law RC Circuit Series and Parallel Circuits Advanced Chemisry Determination of Electrochemical Series

Voltage Ohm’s Law Renewable Energy

Voltage Current Temperature Renewable energy kit

PASCO’s Wireless Sensor and Lesson Activities’ Correlation to Alberta’s Science Curriculum Grades 7 to 9

calculate resistance, voltage and current in simple circuits 4.1 – Indentify and evaluate sources of electrical energy including wind and solar