Datalogging Science Solutions Guide

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Physics through Inquiry
PS-2873
Available Winter
2008/2009
Benefits for Students
? Make predictions before data sets are collected.
? Use critical thinking skills to solve sequencing challenges
and answer questions embedded throughout the activity.
? Build vocabulary skills with our new “key term challenge.”
? Multiple choice questions help students gain confidence for
those critical standardized exams.
Benefits for Teachers
? Assess student comprehension throughout the activity, not
just at the end.
? Intensive background information, pre-lab discussions and
“teacher tips” provide support for new and experienced
teachers alike!
Pre-installed Physics SPARKlabs
A set of 13 activities from the Physics through Inquiry lab manual will ship
preloaded on the SPARK Science Learning System. Pre-installed Physics SPARKlabs
provide a highly interactive, inquiry-based learning experience.
Your Physics classroom will
come to life using PASCO’s
21 st century datalogging
solutions. Engage your
students with our completely
redesigned guided inquiry
physics labs.
Educator Designed, Student Tested
Our core Physics through Inquiry lab manual contains
over 30 lab activities for the topic areas that you already
teach in mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and sound,
optics, and electricity and magnetism. These labs were
designed by physics educators to be simple, yet more
effective than traditional methods. Whether you use
the SPARK Science Learning System, Xplorer GLX or
DataStudio, these labs will enable your students to gain
a better understanding of their world. Concepts covered
include:
Mechanics
? Motion in One Dimension
? Net Forces
? Newton’s Laws of Motion
? Momentum
? Periodic Motion
Electricity and Magnetism
? Fields and Potentials
? Ohm’s Law
? Induction
? Series and Parallel Circuits
Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer
? Heat of Fusion
? Heat of Vaporization
? Specific Heat of Metals
? Boyle’s Law
PASCO Datalogging Science Solutions