Labdisc: BioChem Portable Science Lab

Labdisc: BioChem Portable Science Lab

• Grades: K-12
• Number of Students: 1-4
• Number of Lessons: 100+
• Contact Hours: Unlimited
• Additional Resources: Lesson Plan Sample, Technical Specifications

Highlights:

Explore chemical reactions, biochemical phenomena and the intricacies of biological diversity with the Labdisc BioChem Portable Science Lab! Labdisc is a science lab that can go anywhere, without complicated experiment setup, opening the door to enquiry-based learning in a variety of science fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and geography. Labdisc helps students connect and engage with science from wherever they are. A wireless data logger with a charge life of 150 hours, the BioChem combines two great scientific disciplines, catering to a multitude of experiments in the field, while the 128k-sample memory and 12-bit resolution also enable students to explore fast or long acting chemical, biochemical and biological phenomena in a clean and hazardous free science lab environment.

• Built-In Sensors Include: Air Pressure, Ambient Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Colorimeter, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, External Temperature, GPS, Heart Rate, Light, pH, Relative Humidity, Thermocouple, Turbidity and Universal Input.
• Typical Activities Include: Skin temperature, pulse rates before and after activity, sweat production and photosynthesis, solid, liquid and gas phase changes and pH titration.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Labdisc has an extensive lesson library of activities ranging from elementary to high school and covering science areas for biology, chemistry, environmental, and physical science. These lessons, many aligned to the NGSS standards, allow students to experience hands-on STEM learning beyond the traditional science lab. Without proper curriculum and support, STEM education tools are wasted. MyStemKits has assembled the resources you need to use your STEM products successfully and effectively in your classrooms.

Why MyStemKits Curriculum?

• Lesson Plans: 350+ Lesson Plans and Engineering Design Challenges spanning STEM-related topics with a Math and Science focus.
• Standards Driven: A curriculum designed by a leading research university aligned to NGSS, Common Core, and State Standards in every lesson.
• Flexibility: Compatible with over 75+ different 3D printers and various sensor brands, use this content with your existing STEM tools.
• Easily Browse Content: Teachers can browse content by product, subject, and/or grade level, pick the kits or lessons they want to teach, and get started.
• Curriculum Bundles: Includes Teacher Guide, Student Handouts, Assessments, Answer Keys, Programming and Design Procedures (PDF & Video), Ready-to-Print 3D Models, & Assembly Guides.

Standard Alignments:

Curriculum is aligned to NGSS, Common Core, and State Standards in every lesson.

What's Included:

• Digital Curriculum: Starter Plan license to MySTEMKits.com, K-12 integrated STEM curriculum with lessons implementation into schools
• Professional Development: 2-hour online training
• Software: Multi-platform Globilab software
• Automatic Setup: Automatic sensor calibration for zero set-up time

Hardware:

• Labdisc BioChem Portable Science Lab
• Labdisc Data Logger
• Labdisc AC Charger
• USB Cable
  
• Air Pressure Tube
• Temperature Probe
• Colorimeter 5 Cuvettes Set
• pH Electrode
• Heart Rate Ear Clip
• Thermocouple
• Conductivity Electrode
• Quick Start Guide & Software Flyer

Technology Requirements/Specifications:

• Supported Platforms: PC, Mac, iPad, Linux, Android, Chromebook
• Built-In Accessible Sensors: Air Pressure, Ambient Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Colorimeter, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, External Temperature, GPS, Heart Rate, Light, pH, Relative Humidity, Thermocouple, Turbidity, Universal Input
• Stopwatch: 0.1s to 99:59.9 Minutes
• Max Sampling Speed: 100,000/s
• Sampling Resolution: 12-bit
• Internal Data Storage: 1,000,000 Samples
• Internal Rechargeable Battery: LiPO 3.6V
• Battery Life: >150 Hours
• Display: Graphical LCD 64x128 pixels
• Keypad: Yes
• Communication: USB 2.0
• Wireless Communication: Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
• Remote Date Collection: Yes
• Automatic Sensor Testing & Calibration: Yes
• Size: 132 x 45 mm
• Weight: 300 gr
• Temperature Range: -10 to 50 C
• Standard Compliance: CE, FCC

Special Notes and Considerations:

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