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Sparks Systems & Sensors

The SPARK System is a handheld probeware device with a color touch-screen display designed to collect, analyze and organize experimental data. The device is battery powered giving the students mobility to collect data outside of the classroom. The devices come equipped with four ports for the sensors required for a variety of experiments and two USB connections for a computer, printer or flash drive.

The sensors collect data allowing students to experience and understand more concepts than is possible with other measurement techniques.  Data can be shown in a variety of ways - graphically, digitally or in a table - as it is collected.  The visible representation of the data enhances the students’ understanding of the scientific concept being studied.


“We’re so happy to have the Spark testing equipment,” said Mary Beth Nawor. “From a practical standpoint, it saves us time and money compared to doing chemical testing.  It’s also good for the environment because no extra chemicals are needed.  In addition, kids love it.  The technology is easy to use and gives them a sense of how research scientists really collect data.  A great big thank you to the Foundation for supporting this—it has been a wonderful addition to our science labs and it’s already well used.”
 


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