March 20, 2009 | Posted At: 06:56 AM | Author: Brian Nadel | Category:
Science
Pasco Scientific’s SPARK handheld science teaching tool takes a big step forward with PC version of its SPARKvue software. With the power to make science – and especially labs -- more visual, students can use the SPARK computer or a PC with SPARKvue to create graphs, analyze data and even annotate items of interest. When they're done, they can print the material or create an electronic portfolio. Coming soon are dozens of SPARKLabs for PCs that cover a range of curriculum items for science teachers.
March 20, 2009 | Posted At: 06:53 AM | Author: Brian Nadel | Category:
Science
Space may be the final frontier, but NASA has a shipload of educational resources for science teachers to use. At the NSTA show, they’re there and will present dozens of workshops and presentations from a survey of black holes to using remote sensing satellites to examine our planet. There’s a schedule of space-oriented seminars that are divided into those for elementary, middle- or high-school classes, although don’t ignore the Informal category; it has some of the most imaginative approaches to teaching science.
January 27, 2009 | Posted At: 07:26 AM | Author: Brian Nadel | Category:
Science
Vernier Software & Technology now has three new sensor probes for its LabQuest handheld data acquisition and analysis system. They include location based on a powerful Global Position System radio, extra-range temperature probe that works between -20 and 330 degrees C and a power amplifier that’s perfect for teaching about digital circuits. The GPS and temperature devices sell for $64 while the amp goes for $199.
