Solutions for Science Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Science Education: A National Priority

High-quality standards & content

Supportive administration

Well-prepared & equipped teachers

Quality learning environments

Science & Technology Literacy

Global Competitiveness

High-quality standards & content

Supportive administration

Well-prepared & equipped teachers

Quality learning environments

Science & Technology Literacy

Global Competitiveness

High-quality standards & contentHigh-quality standards & content

Supportive administrationSupportive administration

Well-prepared & equipped teachersWell-prepared & equipped teachers

Quality learning environmentsQuality learning environments

Science & Technology LiteracyScience & Technology Literacy

Global CompetitivenessGlobal Competitiveness

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Real Scientists Use Inquiry Methods

Use probeware to inquiry to: Engage students

Focus on knowledge construction

Create instant connections Relate “real-world” phenomena to

scientific data

Support higher order thinking Replace time spent on lower level

tasks Promote conceptual change

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Hands-on, Minds-on Teaching

Knowledge construction Guided inquiry for conceptual

change

Inquiry-based approaches Students as real scientists

Content-based solutions Standards-based content Integrate with normal classroom

activity

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Hands-on, Minds-on Learning Requires active and

interactive engagement Science is “fooling around” and

conceptualizing

Builds on prior knowledge Coordinate predictions with evidence

Exploits multiple representations Different views, different perspectives

Focuses on higher-order skills Concepts not tedium

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

PASCO: Solutions for Science Education

Transparent Learning NOT technology Ease-of-use AND ease-of-doing

Versatile Interfaces for every context Software for every age level Sensors & content for every discipline

Durable Tested for classroom use Unbeatable warranty

Well-supported “Best-in-class” tech support Training & professional development

Guaranteed value Price point for every budget Low total cost of ownership

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Industry Standard Probeware

Forward Looking Modern digital vs analog

technologies

Innovative MultiMeasure® sensors Age scaleable software interface Electronic workbooks

Backwards Compatible Protect existing sensor investments

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Use Probeware for Higher Scores

Results from NAEP:

Students who use probeware score higher

Frequent probeware use correlates with higher scores

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

When You Succeed, They Succeed

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Elementary Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Elementary Teachers

Discover Your World Ask a question, make a prediction,

gather data, explain the outcome

New SensorScience™ Kits: Temperature, Light and Sound Weather

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Understanding Perception & Sensation

Perception & Sensation of Temperature, Light and Sound Compare human perceptions of

temperature, light and sound with measured sensations

Temperature, Light and Sound Kit includes: Xplorer Datalogger Temperature, Light, Sound MultiMeasure

Sensor Stainless Steel Temperature Probe DataStudio Lite Software

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

SensorScience Weather

Relate Cloud and Sky Observations to Weather Changes Build and use a weather station Investigate and log atmospheric

conditions over a 5-day period

SensorScience Weather Kit Includes: Xplorer Datalogger Weather MultiMeasure Sensor DataStudio Lite Software

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Middle School Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Middle School Teachers

Handheld Science No computers required

Middle School Kits: General Science, Water Quality,

Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLabs™ for Xplorer GLX

Hydromania Force and Motion Properties of Matter Light and Sound Electricity and Magnetism

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Watershed Biology

New Water Quality ImagiLab for Xplorer GLX Measure parameters for evaluating the

health of lakes, streams, estuaries Learn Methodologies for monitoring

water quality

Water Quality ImagiLab Kit includes: Xplorer GLX Water Quality MultiMeasure sensor CD with 15 activities designed to

develop environmental literacy

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for General Science Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Introduction to Electricity

Learn about electricity by becoming part of the equipment: Use hand cranks and feel the extra

work required to power additional light bulbs when added to a circuit

See in “real-time” voltage, current and power you generate

Understand energy storage by charging and discharging a capacitor

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for General Science Teachers

Integrate Laboratory experiences with regular classroom content Understanding electricity

Introduction to Electricity Kit Includes: Xplorer GLX Interface Voltage/Current Sensor Hand Crank Generator Series/Parallel Circuit Capacitor Series/Parallel Battery Holders Assorted Patch cords Detailed Instructions

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Biology Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Understanding Photosynthesis

Oxygen Production is central to the study of life

Use the Photosynthesis Kit to Measure it directly and easily

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Biology Teachers

Photosynthesis tank Control environment for reliable

repeatable measures

Dissolved Oxygen sensor Measure Oxygen production directly

Vary conditions Turn lights on and off to change O2

production

PhotoSynthesis Kit Includes: Xplorer GLX Interface Photosynthesis Tank Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Detailed Instructions

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Chemistry Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Chemistry Teachers

Create Titration Curves in Minutes—Not Hours Calibrate drop size by reading the

burette twice Graph pH and volume in real time Immediately determine equivalence

points

Acid-Based Titration Kit Includes: Xplorer GLX Interface Chemistry Sensor High Accuracy Drop Counter Detailed instructions

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Earth & Environmental Science Solutions

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Discover and Map Microclimates Make localized weather

measurements Use Weather sensor to record conditions and

GPS sensor to localize them

Place them on a map View data on local map in MyWorld GIS

Generalize from microclimates to global climate zones

Use MyWorld GIS datasets to explore global climate zones

Exploring Microclimates Kit includes:

Xplorer GLX Interface GPS Position Sensor Weather/Anemometer Detailed Instructions

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Physics Teachers

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Physics Teachers

Connect abstract concepts Simultaneously measure the force

applied to an oscillating object and its motion

Explore phase relationships Observe covariance in force and velocity

Perturb the system, observe the outcome Change the mass, spring constant or

starting position

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery

Solutions for Physics Teachers

From Hooke’s Law to Conservation of Energy with a Single Kit

Simple Harmonic Motion Kit includes: Xplorer GLX Interface Motion Sensor Force Sensor Equal Length Spring Set Hooked Mass Set Pendulum Clamp Detailed Instructions

Advancing Science Education Worldwide

Activate Inquiry, Inspire Discovery