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Picking the Right Science Equipment

Five questions that will help you protect your budget while maximizing learning for students.  By asking the right questions, you can maximize your budget while providing students with the latest tools to help them learn to think and act like real scientists.
By Laura Trout

  • What platforms & devices do your students currently use?
  • How will the equipment support your science or STEM curriculum?
  • How much equipment do you actually need?
  • Which students will use the equipment?
  • How will students share the data they collect?

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Meeting the World’s Needs for 21st Century Science Instruction: A Synthesis of Research and Best Practices

“This paper draws upon a review of the research and expert opinion related to science education, the use of technology in the classroom and how instructional resources provided by PASCO can support science education initiatives. Five key findings are reported: the worldwide need for qualified science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) professionals; the necessity for “scientific literacy;” the role technology plays in deepening students’ understating of science concepts; how inquiry-based science can increase student motivation and interest in science; and examples of how PASCO technology has improved student understanding and engagement in science around the world.”

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A Welcome Letter to New STEM Students

An inspiring letter by Anne Jolly to new STEM students!


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“If I could choose any time to live, I would want to be a teenager now (in a country where great education is available). The reason I would choose to be a young person today, rather than during some earlier period in history, is that now, more than at any other time, young people will make a spectacular difference.” — James Martin, The 17 Great Challenges of the Twenty-First Century.

Dear Student,

What do you know about the world you are going to enter when you finish school? What challenges and problems will we face? What jobs will be out there? What skills and learning will graduates need?

We don’t actually know all the answers to those questions, but one thing we do know: businesses and industry are already experiencing shortages in STEM workers – the workers who know how to tackle the tough problems facing the 21st Century. We need folks who can solve problems in areas such as energy, clean water, health and medicine, environmental issues, extreme poverty, and technology risks (to mention a few).

To prepare you for this world, we are going to be teaching some STEM lessons in our science and math classes. Here is what that’s going to look like.

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Space Bound

web-bc-science-project-Rocket_450Four boys from McGowan Park Elementary School in Kamloops, B.C., won a contest to have their experiment join 17 other student projects from across North America on a trip to the orbiting station.

On Oct 28, 2014 the experiment along with other supplies were destroyed when the NASA-contracted rocket destined for the space station exploded. Subsequent launches containing a reconstructed second experiment were cancelled or delayed.  Despite these major set backs the boys finally saw their experiment launch successfully on January 10, 2015.

Once at the Space Station, the Kamloops students’ experiment will examine how the zero-gravity environment of space affects the growth of crystals.

The students prepared silicon tubes containing solutions that, when mixed, cause crystals to form. On the space station, astronauts will remove small clips keeping the solutions apart. When the tubes are returned, (hopefully as early as February) the students will analyze the crystals and compare them to crystals grown on Earth.

The projects are part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, which is run by the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education.

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Head in the Clouds – The Study of Thermoclines

Try these experiments for those who already have their ‘head in the clouds’.

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Cloud Formation

Study Cloud Formation in your lab using PASCO’s Atmospheric Properties Chamber. Be sure and watch the video to learn more!

 

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Modeling Thermoclines

PASCO’s Density Circulation Model is a great way to model thermoclines and circulation in the classroom. Watch the video and learn more!

Breathe Some Life into Physiology with Spirometer Experiments

 

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The Spirometer Sensor is a great way to get students interested in respiration and lung volume— and it can be used to perform several pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The sensor uses a disposable mouthpiece and differential pressure sensor to accurately report the flow rate (L/s), total flow (L), and max flow rate (L/s) for both inhalation and exhalation. Depending on the test being performed, students can set up a graph to display a volume-time curve or flow-volume loop. Two of the most common tests are the forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) which can be used to calculate their FVC/FEV1 ratio. This ratio is often used to test for respiratory disorders such as asthma. To find out how to collect and analyze data for the FVC and FEV1 tests watch these quick tutorials by clicking on the links below.

Please remember that this equipment should not be used for medical diagnosis.

Alberta Teachers Association Conference

 

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On November 12th our Western Canada Territory Manager, Stacey Metz traveled to beautiful Banff Alberta and experienced the breath taking Rocky Mountains. This wasn’t a ski trip however, Stacey was representing AYVA as we exhibited at the Alberta Teachers Association annual Science Conference.

Teachers ranging from elementary to post-secondary were excited to connect with each other at this three day conference. The days were packed with outstanding workshops and fantastic speakers. Teachers appreciated the range of workshop topics with lots of ideas to engage their students.

Keynote speaker and Olympic Gold Medalist, Adam Kreek was inspirational as he detailed his experience and the adventures he encountered while gathering scientific data from our oceans. He and his team continue to educate youth about the importance of conserving our ocean’s resources.

 

AYVA at the 2014 Association of Science Teachers (AST) Conference in Halifax

Nancy Chisholm, representing AYVA at the 2014 AST Conference in Halifax.
Nancy Chisholm, representing AYVA at the 2014 AST Conference in Halifax.

AYVA has been very busy exhibiting at trade shows across this great country of ours!

On October 24th, over six hundred teachers from across Nova Scotia met at the annual Association of Science Teachers (AST) Conference held at Halifax West High School.

Teachers had the opportunity to attend numerous seminars. AYVA’s representative, Nancy Chisholm’s PASCO seminars were well received. Nancy demonstrated PASCO SPARKvue and Capstone software. She explained  improvements as well as the advancements of wireless and Bluetooth connections.  Everyone appreciated that that the SPARKvue App for Apple, Android and and Chromebooks is FREE!

Nancy was also busy answering questions at AYVA’s booth. Attendees learned how to better use their current PASCO equipment and how easily PASCO’s new equipment can be incorporated with what they already have in their teaching labs. 

AYVA représente PASCO au Congrès annuel 2014 de l’AESTQ

Quentin Dus, représentant pour le Québec, au kiosque PASCO/AYVA
Quentin Dus, représentant pour le Québec, au kiosque PASCO/AYVA

Le 49ème Congrès annuel de l’AESTQ (Association pour l’Enseignement de la Science et de la Technologie au Québec) s’est tenu les mercredi et jeudi 23 et 24 octobre 2014, sur le campus de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.

AYVA était présente pour représenter la marque PASCO. Une belle occasion de rencontrer les enseignants du secondaire et du collégial, venus en apprendre davantage sur les nouveautés et les dernières solutions technologiques PASCO, telles que le nouveau spectromètre sans-fil, ou le logiciel SparkVue compatible sur tous supports.

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