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Coeur d'Alene School District Chooses Technology from PASCO Scientific to Help Support New Mission in Science Education
Recognizing that a sound grounding in science strengthens many of the
skills students need and use every day, Coeur d'Alene Public Schools
(CDPS) recently established a new, comprehensive science philosophy to
foster scientific literacy. To help facilitate this new approach, CDPS
has begun using lab- and inquiry-based solutions from PASCO®
Scientific in all grade 6-8 science classes.
"By 'scientifically literate' we mean we want students to master
scientific principles and processes that will help them solve problems,
think critically, work cooperatively, and use technology effectively in
all subjects. To accomplish this, we determined that every course must
foster inquiry-based experiential learning, and incorporate lab-based
experiences and new technologies to strengthen positive attitudes about
science," said Mike Nelson, director of curriculum and assessment for
CDPS. "PASCO Scientific's solutions provide the perfect platform for
this approach. Its materials are user friendly, the quality of the
equipment is top notch, and everything integrates seamlessly with ou
Chromebooks."
At the heart of the district's new middle school science program are
district-created science materials and texts based on open educational
resources (OER) and supplemented by SPARKvue®,
an easy to use science application that delivers data collection,
visualization, and analysis tools in a content-rich, standards-based
science learning environment.
To infuse technology into the curriculum and provide rich, hands-on
learning experiences, students will use a variety of PASCO's
award-winning wireless
sensors. By simplifying lab setup and removing the clutter of
cables, the sensors allow students to perform experiments that were
difficult or impossible before, and spend more time exploring. With
prices starting at $39, the wireless sensors are not only affordable,
but the technology also helps schools save money by eliminating the need
for a separate device to connect sensors to a computer, tablet or
smartphone. Students can simply transmit the data directly from the
wireless sensor to their device.
"When we did our first training in August, even the most reticent of our
teachers was energized and saw the potential of the sensors to
dramatically improve instruction and learning in our schools," said
Nelson. "With ongoing training and guidance from PASCO's support team,
we will build on that growth and graduate students who are prepared to
succeed in life."
For more information, visit www.pasco.com.
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