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Features & Specs

SPARK

SPARKlabs completely integrate background content, data collection and analysis, even assessment--all within the same environment. Enlarge screen.

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

Arrange multiple displays on one screen--two graphs, 6 digits or meters, and other combinations. Enlarge screen.

Data collection & display

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

Analysis tools are an icon click away -- right when you need them. Enlarge screen.

Analysis tools

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

Students take and collect snapshots of work in process to build their own journal--with annotation. Enlarge screen.

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

Enlarge screen.

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

Technical Specs

  • 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
Order SPARK Learning System

Pre-order the SPARK Science Learning System now!

Ships Fall 2008

Introductory Price through August 31, 2008

$ 299   US Educator Price