This Starter Lab Station includes the wireless temperature, conductivity, pressure, and pH sensors to perform key lab activities from the Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual.
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Product Summary
The Chemistry Starter Lab Station makes it easy and affordable to begin using sensor-based technology in your chemistry classroom or at home. Inside the Starter Lab Station are the wireless sensors used to perform lab activities from the Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual. Available separately is the Chemistry Extension Lab Station (EC-6363) which, when combined with the Chemistry Starter Lab Station, comprises the set of wireless sensors used to perform most of the labs inside the Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual, plus many of the lab activities found in PASCO's Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide.
Components of the Starter Lab Station
Wireless Sensors: PASCO's rugged, low-cost wireless sensors connect directly to computers, Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile devices to allow students to quickly collect data, leaving more time for analyzing and interpreting data. This lab station includes:
- 1x Wireless Pressure Sensor (PS-3203)
- 1x Wireless pH Sensor (PS-3204)
- 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor (PS-3201)
- 1x Molecular Models Set (PS-3400)
- 1x Periodic Trends Cards (EC-3405)
- 1x Periodic Table (EC-3404)
- 1x Spectrum Cards (EC-3403)
Gratnells Storage Tray: Every Starter Lab Station includes a Gratnells storage tray with a custom-cut insert designed to securely fit each sensor and accessory. These trays provide a convenient and well-ordered storage solution for any classroom, while also making transportation between classrooms effortless.
Digital Access to Lab Activities: Included with the starter lab station is digital access to:
- PASCO's Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual
- PASCO's Essential Chemistry Teacher Lab Manual
- PASCO's Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide
Printed Samples of Student Handouts: 10 sample student lab activity handouts from the Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual, and Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide are printed, bound in a booklet, and included in the lab station for your convenience.
Distance Learning Resources: The 10 labs found in the Printed Samples Booklet also include digital resources to support distance learning for students working at home. These resources include live video recordings of data collection and sample data files that students can use to perform their own analyses.
Lab Activities
Combined, the Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual, and Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide contain over 90 lab activities ranging from introductory to advanced topics. Below is a list of the 10 printed student handouts included with the Chemistry Starter Lab Station.
Lab | Title | Starter Lab Station (EC-6362) |
Starter + Extension (EC-6362 & 6363) |
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1 | Physical or Chemical Change | • | |
2 | Specific Heat | • | • |
3 | Chemical Reactions | • | |
4 | Determining Limiting Reactions | • | • |
5 | Types of Bonding | • | |
6 | Evaporative Cooling | • | • |
7 | Solution Concentration | • | |
8 | What is pH | • | • |
9 | Titration of an Unknown Acid | • | |
10 | Lemon Battery | • |
What's Included
- 1x Wireless Pressure Sensor (PS-3203)
- 1x Wireless pH Sensor (PS-3204)
- 1x Wireless Temperature Sensor (PS-3201)
- 1x Molecular Model Set (PS-3400)
- 1x Periodic Trend Cards (EC-3405)
- 1x Periodic Table 11 X 8.5 (EC-3404)
- 1x Spectrum Cards (EC-3403)
- 1x Gratnells Storage Tray with Custom Storage Insert
- 1x Digital Access to PASCO's Essential Chemistry Student and Teacher Lab Manuals
- 1x Digital Access to PASCO's Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
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Essential Chemistry Extension Lab Kit | EC-6363 | -- |
Essential Chemistry Student Lab Manual | EC-6352 | -- |
Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide | -- | -- |
Also Available | P/N | Price |
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Gratnells Rolling Cart (2-column) | EP-3574 | -- |
Gratnells Rolling Cart (3-column) | EP-3575 | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
AP Chemistry Lab Manual Overview
Authored by chemistry educators, the Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Lab Manual includes sixteen guided inquiry labs that cover AP Chemistry course concepts such as Moles and Molar Mass, Stoichiometry, and Reaction Rates.
Experiment Library Collections
Essential Chemistry Teacher Lab Manual
The following list of inquiry-based labs are from PASCO's Essential Chemistry Teacher Lab Manual. You may preview and download editable student handouts, Google Slides, and the complete student lab manual. Teacher resource files can be accessed by signing into a PASCO account or by creating a new account. Individual materials lists are included within each student handout, and a complete materials list is provided below.
View CollectionAdvanced Chemistry Through Inquiry
The following is a complete list of lab activities from PASCO's Advanced Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Lab Manual. Each activity includes an editable student handout, IB/AP-alignment details, and a Teacher Resource file that can be accessed by logging into your PASCO account. The experiments in this manual can be performed using individual PASCO sensors, sensor bundles, or Lab Stations. You may view the materials list for an activity by previewing the student handout.
View CollectionChemistry Through Inquiry (LEGACY)
The following is a complete list of lab activities from PASCO's Chemistry Through Inquiry Teacher Guide. You may preview and download editable student handouts, or export them to your Google Classroom using the chalkboard icon. Some activities within the guide do not require sensors, while others can be completed using individual sensors, Lab Stations, or sensor bundles. Individual materials lists are included within each student handout document and a complete materials list is provided below. Legacy Notice: experiments utilize older generation PASCO sensors and equipment.
View CollectionSupport Documents
Manuals | ||
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Wireless pH Sensor Reference Guide | English - 458.34 KB | |
Wireless Pressure Sensor Reference Guide | English - 491.08 KB | |
Wireless Temperature Sensor Manual | English - 297.37 KB | |
Safety Sheets | ||
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 129.01 KB | |
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
Wireless pH sensor KCl solution | English - 404.70 KB |