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Nova Scotia 4-6 Resources

Welcome to the ‘Grades 4-6 Nova Scotia Section’ of the PASCO / AYVA website!

In 2015 the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) adopted PASCO sensors for grades 4 through 6. By now all grade 4-6 science classrooms across the province of Nova Scotia should be equipped with pasport weather sensors, weather anemometers, general science sensors and SPARKvue.

Within this section you will find a wealth of information and tools designed to help you in getting started with your new sensors.

Download SPARKvue Software for Free

SPARKvue works on Mac & Windows computers, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets and phones
and Chromebooks and the user experience is the same regardless of the platform.

Getting Started With PASCO

Below is an unboxing video that shows the equipment you should receive and how to quickly set it up. Also, an introductory video on SPARKvue software.

About Your PASCO Sensors

Brief introductions to the Weather and General Science Sensors and then two videos showing how both can be used with SPARKvue software.

PASCO Digital Library

Hundreds of free experiments and lab activities. Search by subject and grade level or by specific PASCO products. Download editable student labs, teacher notes with setup instructions, SPARKvue or Capstone software configuration files and more.

What are SPARKlabs & How Do They Work?

Here, Mr. Jerry Delsol, Teacher from Woodland Joint Unified School District, demonstrates the use of PASCO Scientific’s
probeware while doing an exothermic/endothermic reaction experiment using fruit juice and Alka-Seltzer.

This is a great activity for Grade 5 chemical changes!

Try it yourself:

Download this SPARKlab file so you can follow along and then try it on your own: Alka-Seltzer & Juice.spk2.
As with all SPARKlabs you must have the SPARKvue app or software installed to open these files.

Samples of Correlated SPARKlab Templates
Here are three sample templates that correlate to the Nova Scotia curriculum. 

SPARKlab Activities

SPARKlabs are interactive, guided lab activities that use PASCO sensors and software. Below are the 15 activities selected for use in Grades 4-6 using your sensors. Activities in marked with an asterisk* represent the extension activities for each grade.

Authorized Learning Resources (ALR)

To expand & browse the product lists simply click onto the “title” or the “+/-“.

PASCO Wireless Sensors

The SKU number listed is your Nova Scotia ALR number.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor (NS)The Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor measures the volumetric water content (%VWC) of soil, reporting data …0137
Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS (NS)Go beyond tracking weather Analyze trends to create understanding The Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS …118
Elementary School Sensor Bundle (NS)A bundle of the most commonly used sensors for Elementary School Science including Wireless Sensors …5000082
Wireless Colorimeter and Turbidity (NS)The Wireless Colorimeter and Turbidity Sensor simultaneously measures the absorbance and transmittance of six different …117
Wireless O2 Sensor (NS)The Wireless Oxygen Gas Sensor measures gaseous O2 concentration as well as humidity and air …135
Wireless Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor (NS)Product Summary With these wireless hand grips, conducting physiology labs on the cardiovascular system or …125
Smart Cart - Blue (NS) Smart Carts available for both Capstone and SPARKvue users. Also available in red (ME-1240). …1002825
Smart Cart - Red (NS)   Smart Carts available for both Capstone and SPARKvue users. Also available in blue …1002826
Wireless Drop Counter (NS) Titration experiments are core to any chemistry curriculum – now conducting a titration has …134
Wireless Motion Sensor (NS) The Wireless Motion Sensor connects via Bluetooth or USB to your device and uses …136
Wireless Blood Pressure Sensor (NS)PASCO’s Wireless Blood Pressure Sensor allows students to quickly and easily measure both systolic and …132
Wireless Spectrometer (NS) Wireless spectrometry at an affordable price. The PASCO Wireless Spectrometer is specifically designed for …2001777
PASCO Sensors

The SKU number listed is your Nova Scotia ALR number.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
PASPORT Force Sensor (NS)The study of force is critical to many science explorations. An accurate and rugged sensor …5
PASPORT pH Sensor (NS)Resolution is a very important feature of pH meters, but high resolution is useless if …92
Galvanometer - PASPORT (NS)Specifications Range ±2000 mV differential Resolution 0.1 mV Maximum Sample Rate 5000 Hz Xplorer GLX …51
Infrared Light Sensor - PASPORT (NS)Product Summary The Infrared Light Sensor is sensitive in the infrared portion (up to 40,000 …37
Motion Sensor - PASPORT (NS) Whether measuring the motion of a ball, a dynamics cart or a person, you …5000048
Multisensor - Absolute Pressure / Temperature - PASPORT (NS) This combination sensor is specifically designed for studying the Ideal Gas Law. The included …38
ScienceWorkshop Sensor Analogue Adapter - PASPORT (NS) The PASPORT Analog Adapter is the ideal solution for connecting ScienceWorkshop sensors to your …5000090
Smart Gate - PASPORT (NS) The Smart Gate connects directly to nearly any PASPORT interface (Smart Gate is not …116
Temperature (Skin/Surface) - PASPORT (NS) Use this sensor when you want to know just how warm “warm to the …5000065
Temperature Sensor - PASPORT (NS) Our Temperature Sensor is reason enough to make the switch to probeware! Its stainless …51235
Voltage/Current Sensor - PASPORT (NS) The PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor combines voltage and current sensors in one case. It can …54
Water Quality Colorimeter - PASPORT (NS)Product Summary This PASPORT Water Quality Colorimeter is designed specifically to support chemical analysis of …87
PASCO Interfaces

Simply check the box at the end of each row, adjust to your desired quantity and then click the add selected to cart button at the bottom.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
AirLink (NS) Our most cost effective interface. Connect one PASPORT sensor via Bluetooth® or through a …1002824
550 Universal Interface (NS) Meet PASCO’s 550 Universal Interface. Why the excitement? Well, the 550 Universal Interface is …1002822
SPARKlink Air (NS) The SPARKlink® Air allows students and teachers to connect any of PASCO’s 70+ sensors to …5000084
PASCO Software

The SKU number listed is your Nova Scotia ALR number.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
PASCO Capstone Site License (NS) PASCO Capstone is the next leap forward in software for data acquisition, display and …5000085
SPARKvue Site License (NS)  SPARKvue was designed to be a solution for science students of all levels — …5000057
PASCO Textbooks

The SKU number listed is your Nova Scotia ALR number.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide (NS) Description At the heart of PASCO’s Chemistry through Inquiry lab manual is a commitment to …51225
Advanced Physics through Inquiry 1 (NS) PASCO’s Advanced Physics through Inquiry 1 helps you prepare your students for the rigors …100000
Advanced Physics through Inquiry 2 (NS) PASCO’s Advanced Physics through Inquiry 2 helps you prepare your students for the rigors …22811
PASCO Lab Equipment

The SKU number listed is your Nova Scotia ALR number.


ImageNameDescriptionSKU
Weather Vane Accessory (NS)Equip your Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS for extended environmental monitoring with the Weather Vane …119
Basic Optics Light Source (NS) The Basic Optics Light Source uses a single 10 Watt quartz-halogen bulb to provide …2001788
PAScar Standard System - 1.2m Metal Track (NS)PASCO Dynamics Systems have been a staple in physics labs for over 25 years. They …51322
PASCO Renewable Energy Kit (NS) With the renewable energy kit students can investigate key concepts around energy transformation and …1003049
PASCO Renewable Energy Bundle (NS) With the renewable energy kit students can investigate key concepts around energy transformation and …120
50 mm Diameter Lens Assortment (NS) 50 mm Diameter Lens Assortment This set of 6 lenses is made of polished …2001789
EKG Sensor Electrode Patches (NS) Replacement set includes 100 self-adhesive disposable electrode patches (one year shelf life) for use …5000060
Fiber Optic Cable Accessory - Wireless Spectrometer (NS) Perform emissions spectroscopy experiments with the PASCO spectrometer. SImply insert the Fiber Optic Cable …2001778
Photogate and Pulley System (NS) The Photogate/Pulley System uses a photogate head to monitor low-friction pulley rotation, providing a …51231
Photogate Stand (NS) This stand can hold PASCO’s precision Photogate heads, and is available separately or as …5000067
Picket Fence (NS) Conduct free fall experiments by dropping this Picket Fence through the PASCO Photogate. The …5000061
USB / Serial Converter (NS) The USB/Serial Converter is used to connect the serial port of ScienceWorkshop Interfaces to …5000040
USB Bluetooth Adapter (NS) USB Bluetooth Adapter: Required for wireless pairing of PASCO wireless sensors to Windows 7 …1002827
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