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The SPARK Science Learning System™
Discovery-based science now available to everyone

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 context.

The SPARK Science Learning System

Applications


Designed for learning

  • More than 60 free inquiry-based SPARKlabs pre-installed

  • Completely integrate content with data collection, analysis and assessment

  • Intuitive icon-based navigation keeps the focus on the learning, not the tool

  • Easy to learn and easy to remember

  • Enables multiple modes of discovery -- from guided inquiry to open-ended exploration

  • Convenient annotation, snapshot, and journaling features support peer dialogue, classroom presentations and assessment

  • Full color, large screen for easy viewing

  • Finger-touch navigation--no stylus, ever!

  • Simple two-button design

  • Temperature and voltage sensors included

Designed from the ground up for 21st century science discovery

Product Feature Highlights

  • Rugged design to survive tough school environment

  • Tough polycarbonate

  • Rubberized handles

  • Splash-proof

  • Student-friendly size and weight

  • Simple two-button design--easy start/stop of data collection, left or right handed

  • Integrated hand straps for convenient and secure handheld use

  • Finger touch technology means no stylus--ever!

  • Full-color display with large screen for better visualization of data--even in groups

  • Use up to 4 sensors simultaneously

  • Two sensors included--measure temperature and voltage right out of the box

  • Accepts two additional PASPORT Sensors--select from over 60 available, including MultiMeasure Sensors™

  • More than 60 guided-inquiry labs available right on board--student lab content and assessment is completely integrated with data collection, display and analysis.

  • Two USB ports for connection to a computer, printer or USB flash drive

  • Rechargeable high capacity battery for all-day use in the classroom, lab, or field

Data collection & display

Periodic sampling
Manual sampling
Graph
Digits
Meter
Tables
Multiple representations
on one screen
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Analysis tools

Prediction tool
Smart tool (coordinates and deltas)
Scale-to-fit
Zoom
Annotation
Slope tool
Statistics
Curve fits
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Collaboration & Assessment

Text annotation at the click of an icon
Integrated assessment opportunities within each SPARKlab
Snapshot feature allows students to capture any moment in time and build a journal
Share journal images or turn in for grading
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Specifications and Special Features

  • Sensor Ports: 4 total sensor ports
    - 2 PASPORT universal ports-accepts any PASPORT Sensor
    - 2 dedicated ports (1 temperature, 1 voltage)

  • Display: Full color, 640 x 480 resolution touch screen LCD with active matrix technology

  • On-board memory: 1 GB flash memory

  • Weight: 21 oz (595 g)

  • Dimensions: 6.7" x 5.5" x 1.7" (17 cm x 14 cm x 4.5 cm)

  • Display size: 5.7" (14.5 cm) diagonal

  • USB connectivity: 2 USB ports (1 USB standard-A, 1 USB mini-A/B)

  • Power: Battery or AC (AC adapter included)
    Battery: Rechargeable, high-capacity Lithium Polymer

SPARK Science Learning System provides a rich visual connection with scientific phenomena.

Keep the focus on learning through a finger-touch, user interface (no stylus required).

Reduce time and effort between setup and data visualization through the SPARK system's simplified user interface.

Display data in multiple simultaneous representations (e.g., graphs, tables, digital "read outs," analog meters) on the SPARK system's large, high resolution screen.

Promote real-time analysis with the SPARK system’s direct manipulation analysis tools (e.g., curve fitting, descriptive statistics, data transformations).

Energize student reflection and discussion with built-in annotation tools, snapshot tools, and journaling tools.

Print student created journals and evaluate portfolios of their learning progress.

Enable guided inquiry right out of the box with pre-installed SPARKlabs™ for many standard topics in a range of disciplines.