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, Brochure and Comparison Chart

Highlights:

A portable science lab optimized for biology and chemistry with 13 built-in sensors—ready to collect and analyze real-time data anywhere. Easy to use and auto-calibrated, it makes hands-on, inquiry-based learning simple for both math and science. Comes complete with access to training and over 50 K-12 standards-driven lessons.

From outdoor field studies to classroom experiments, the Biochem Labdisc gives students the freedom to explore science wherever curiosity leads. Its all-in-one design eliminates the need for multiple tools or complex setups, so teachers can focus on guiding inquiry instead of managing equipment. With cross-curricular applications, Labdisc helps students connect concepts through real-world data collection and analysis. The Biochem Labdisc has been optimized for life science, biology, and chemistry classrooms by providing a collection of sensors ideal for those courses. 

Built-in Sensors:
Air Pressure, Ambient Temperature, Barometer, Colorimeter, Conductivity, External Temperature, GPS, Heart Rate, Light, pH, Relative Humidity, Thermocouple, Turbidity, Universal Input, (Dissolved Oxygen Probe Sold Separately)

Compatible with additional external sensors including a Force Accelerometer, Respiration, Magnetic Field, Voltage, Current, Heart Rate, and CO2 sensors. Also compatible with the Dissolved Oxygen Electrode.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

The Biochem Labdisc also comes complete with a MyStemKits Starter Plan allowing you to unlock up to five kits and their curriculum, including all compatible Labdisc lessons. Choose from hundreds of ready-to-3D print models, virtual simulations, and standards-driven lesson plans for K-12 STEM education such as:
 • Our Heart Rate (4)
 • What's the pHuss? (4-5)
 • Basil: Soil vs. Hydroponics (4-6)
 • Optimizing Bean Growth (5)
 • Measurement & Data Collection (6-8)
 • Water Filtration Challenge (6-8)
 • Boyle's Law: Pressure & Volume (9-12)
 • Gay Lussac's Law: Pressure & Temperature (9-12)
 • Produce Power (9-12)

Standard Alignments:

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

What's Included:

• Labdisc Biochem (1)
  
• Labdisc Accessories: Luer Lock Tube for Air Pressure Sensor, Cuvettes, Conductivity Probe, Temperature Probe, Heart Rate Probe, pH Probe, Thermocouple, and Charging Cable
  
• Self-Paced Online Training Course
  
• MyStemKits Starter Plan (1 year limited access)
  
• 2-Year Warranty
  
• US-based Customer Support
  
• Free Globilab Software for PC, iOS, or Android

Technology Requirements/Specifications:

"Compatibility & Connectivity:
Data can be read directly from the Labdisc screen for most sensors.
Connect to Globilab Software for additional features. See Section below for details.
Data can also be cached on the device for analysis in Globilab afterwards.
USB 2.0
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

Built-in Sensors:
Air Pressure: 0 to 300 kPa (±2.5 kPa)
Ambient Temperature: –10 to 50 °C (±1 °C)
Barometer: 500 to 1100 mB (±2.5 mB)

Colorimeter: 10 to 90% transmittance, 3 colors
λ R = 620 nm
λ G = 550 nm
λ B = 470 nm
Accuracy (±5%)

Conductivity: 0 to 20 ms (±7%)
Dissolved Oxygen: 0 to 14 mg/L (±8%)
External Temperature: –25 to 125 °C (±2 °C)
GPS: (±3 m)
Heart Rate: 0 to 240 bpm (±1 digit)
Light: 0 to 55,000 lx (±15%)
pH: 0 to 14 (±2%)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 100 %RH (±3.5% from 20 to 80% RH)
Thermocouple: –200 to 1200 °C (±2%)
Turbidity: 0 to 1000 NTU (±5%)
Universal Input: 0 to 5 V (±2%)

Data Collection:
Up to 100 samples per second
12-bit resolution
Internal memory: 1,000,000 samples or 127 experiments

Power & Physical Specs:
Rechargeable LiPO battery (3.6 V)
Battery life: 150+ hours
Size: 132 mm (diameter) × 45 mm (height)
Weight: 300 g
Operating temperature: –10 °C to 50 °C
CE and FCC compliant

Software (GlobiLab):
Software for PC, Mac, Linux, iPad and Android. Limited compatibility with Chromebooks.
Live data or stored data download (up to 100 samples/sec)
Graphs, bar charts, tables, meters, and Google Maps integration
Customizable logging (sensor selection, sample rate, number of samples)
Interactive graph editing (markers, zoom, crop, color, legends)
Add text/images to graphs
Analysis tools: derivatives, regressions, FFT
Summary statistics (min, max, average, standard deviation)
Save, load, export to Excel, and print
Firmware updates via USB"

Special Notes and Considerations:

Sensor Comparison By Labdisc Device