SPARK+Pasco

=Pasco SPARK Science Learning=

EETT VITAL Classrooms will be equiped with SPARK Science Learning Systems and SPARKlinks.
Each elementary school will receive: 1 SPARK PS-2008 (for teacher demonstration) 9 Sparklinks PS -2009 (for students to use with netbooks) 1 SPARKvue Site License

Each middle school will receive: 2 SPARK PS-2008 (for teacher demonstration) 20 Sparklinks PS -2009(for students to use with netbooks) 1 SPARKvue Site License

SPARK Science Learning System

SPARK Science Learning System is an all-in-one mobile device that seamlessly integrates the power of probeware with inquiry-based content and assessment. With its large, full-color display, finger-touch navigation and completely intuitive data collection and analysis capabilities, SPARK completely redefines the concept of easy-to-use--so the focus remains on the learning of science. SPARK is designed to become the center of your school's discovery-based science learning environment, providing both teacher and student the embedded support for exploring scientific concepts. The SPARK Science Learning System includes more than 60 free pre-installed SPARKlabs™--standards-based guided inquiry labs in a unique electronic notebook format. These SPARKlabs completely integrate background content, data collection and analysis, even assessment--all within the same environment. Students no longer need to navigate to a separate file for instructions or even refer to paper manuals. Everything you and your students need is right there in contexts.

SPARKlink

SPARKlink is a sensor interface with two ports to accept PASPORT sensors and a USB connection to a computer running SPARKvue software. The built-in temperature and voltage sensors enable measurement right out of the box with no additional sensors.

SPARKvue Integrated Science Learning Environment Download a free trial of the software.
 * The permanent program we be available on the TVUSD Application folder for installation.**

SPARKvue software combines multimedia curriculum, real-time data collection, and powerful scientific analysis tools in an easy-to-use, icon-based user interface which is optimized for touch-screen environments. This trial offers a fully functional version of SPARKvue for 60 days from the date of installation.

SPARKvue Emulator (1.1.2) Download a Macintosh or Windows version.

The SPARK Science Learning System Emulator is a 1:1 recreation of the SPARK Science Learning System’s screen with all of SPARK’s functionality. It doesn’t pull screens from the SPARK over the USB but rather allows the emulator software on the computer to do the processing while using the SPARK Science Learning System as an interface. The window created on the computer screen is designed to look exactly like that of the SPARK Science Learning System. File operations when using the Emulator are limited to the Experiments and Saved Work folders.


 * The SPARK manuals are available on the TVUSD "O" drive.**

Professional Development

Training Videos

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