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Life Sciences
Mike BlasbergLife and Environmental Science Education [email protected]
What is the business opportunity?
Percent by dollar value of part channel for selling partners with >$1M in sales, 2012 Part Channel Sales
Physics52%
Eng6%
Mixed19%
Chemistry7%
Bio/Env16%
Average Percentage by Dollar Amount for $1M+ Partners
What are the challenges biology educators face?
Secondary Biology Teacher
• Time consuming labs that produce inconsistent results
• Measurements are removed from phenomenon being investigated
• Lack of quantitative activities• Need to increase math and technology
skills
University Biology Professor
• Lack of modern equipment• Needs to push students science and
math skills to train them for demanding careers
• Research quality dataloggers are complicated, expensive, and obscure the science
Why PASCO?
SPARKvue is intuitive yet powerful software that runs on any platform. Spend your time doing science not learning software!
Software
Over 30 sensors for life and env. science measurements and +70 in the complete PASPORT sensor lineup.
Sensors
Apparatus that works with PASCO sensors and software to make experiments easier, reliable, and enhance students learning.
Hardware
Over 50 activities (and counting) for general and advanced high school courses as well as introductory college courses.
Lab Activities
A complete package for biology and environmental science experiments. Everything
you need to quantify, analyze, and visualize a range of biological phenomena.
Biology Solutions
Biology Through Inquiry
• Starter Biology Bundle
• Standard Biology Bundle
• Physiology Extension Bundle
College Biology Bundle
College Biology Bundle: PS-2926A
*Former Adv. Bio Bundle
Manual: PS-2852
Advanced Biology Bundle: PS-2851
Advanced Biology Through Inquiry
• Ideal for IB biology classes
• 22 Activities Designed for AP & IB curriculum
• Achievable Inquiry Approach
o Initial Investigation
o Guided Inquiry
o Experimental Design Template
• 3 Biotech Labs with Edvotek® Kits
• 3 Microscope LabsShipping Spring 2013
Lab ActivitiesCO2 Gas & O2 Gas
• Metabolism of Yeast
• Cellular Respiration+
• Photosynthesis +
• Energy Dynamics +
• Enzyme Activity +
Barometer / Low Pressure• Enzyme Activity +
pH Sensor• Acid Rain
• Membrane Permeability
• Osmosis and pH
• The Role of Buffers
• Soil pH
• Diffusion +
Temperature*• Energy Content of Food
• Exploring Microclimates
EKG Sensor• EKG & Factors that affect the
heart
Hand Grip Heart Rate• Exercise and Heart Rate
Breath Rate• Exercise and Respiration Rate
Force Sensor• Muscle Fatigue
Spirometer• Volume of Breath
Colorimeter• Osmosis +
Microscope• Mitosis +
• Meiosis +
Ethanol• Fermentation in Yeast +
Quad Temp• Cell Size +
• Homeostasis +
Spectrometer• Plant Pigments +
Weather Sensor
• Weather in a Terrarium
• Transpiration +
Water Quality Sensor
• Water and pH
• Water Purification
• Cellular Respiration in Yeast
• Rate of Photosynthesis for a Aquatic Plant
+ Advanced Bio Through Inquiry, *Fast Response or Stainless Temp
Key Differentiators
SoftwareAn intuitive user interface that can run on multiple platforms and support SPARKlabs that keep students engaged.
Apparatus that works with PASCO sensors and software to make experiments easier, reliable, and enhance students learning.
Hardware Integration
Unmatched in value and functionality.Multi-Measure Sensors
Wat
er Q
ual
ity
PASCO Competition
Ability to sample pH and conductivity simultaneously
X -
High-value, multi-sensor for primary water quality measurements
X -
Ability to geo-tag data X X
Field-friendly sampling of
Ammonia X ISE
Chlorine X ISE
Iron X -
Nitrate X ISE
Phosphate X -
Thermocline Sensor X -
Water Quality Field Guide X (some)
Flow Sensor X (some)
Turbidimeter X X
Optical DO - X
*Shipping details on flash
drive
PASCO’s Value Proposition
Easy, Measure, Analyze, Visualize, Technology
Enzyme Action
Enzyme
Demonstration Highlights
• One-button calibration
• Quantitative and directly measuring reaction being studied
• 90sec data run – FAST! (for biology)
Topic Connections
• Catalyzed reactions and enzyme function
• Protein structure
2 H2O2 2 H2O O2
Plant Photosynthesis and Respiration
Demonstration Highlights
• One-button calibration
• Directly measuring reaction being studied
• Multi Y-axis*
Topic Connections
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Carbon Cycling
• Fermentation
Thank You.
Questions?