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Product Summary
The Physics Extension Lab Station includes five wireless sensors that complement the set of sensors found in the Physics Starter Lab Station (EP-3579). Together, the sensors from the Physics Starter and Extension Lab Stations comprise the sensors to perform all 20 lab investigations inside the Physics Lab Station Investigations manual, plus many of the lab activities found in PASCO's Advanced Physics 1 Lab Manual and Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual. A storage slot for each sensor in the Physics Extension Lab Station is available in the Gratnells storage tray that comes with the Physics Starter Lab Station.
Components of the Extension 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 Acceleration Altimeter Sensor (PS-3223)
- 1x Wireless 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor (PS-3221)
- 1x Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor (PS-3220)
- 1x Wireless Sound Sensor (PS-3212)
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate (PS-3225)
Digital Access to Lab Activities: Included with the extension lab station is digital access to:
- PASCO's Physics Lab Station Investigations manual (see experiments tab) - This lab manual includes 20 labs that cover topics in kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, rotational dynamics, waves and sound, and electricity and magnetism. Each lab activity includes editable student handouts and various teacher resources including answer keys and sample data.
- PASCO's Advanced Physics 1 Lab Manual (see experiments tab) - This lab manual covers the latest standards for College Board AP Physics 1.
- PASCO's Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual (see experiments tab) - This lab manual covers the latest standards for College Board AP Physics 2.
Distance Learning Resources: 10 of the 20 labs found in the Physics Lab Station Investigations manual also include digital resources to support distance learning for students working at home. Resources such as live video recordings of data collection and sample data files students can use to perform their own analyses. These 10 labs are listed in the table below, and can also be found in the Physics Lab Station Investigations manual
The combined Physics Starter Lab Station (EP-3579) and Physics Extension Lab Station (EP-3580) comprise the sensors used to perform all 20 labs, plus many of the lab activities found in PASCO's Advanced Physics 1 Lab Manual and Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual.
Lab | Title | Starter Lab Station (EP-3579) | Starter + Extension Lab Station (EP-3579 + EP-3580) |
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1 | Position, Distance, and Displacement | • | • |
2 | Newton's 2nd Law | • | • |
3 | Crash Cushions | • | |
4 | Impulse and Change in Velocity | • | • |
5 | Change in Kinetic Energy | • | • |
6 | Rotational Dynamics | • | |
7 | Measuring the Speed of Sound with an Echo | • | |
8 | Ohm's Law | • | • |
9 | DC Circuits | • | • |
10 | Capacitors and RC Circuits | • | • |
Features
- Record data wirelessly without the hassle of tangled cables
- Includes digital access to a wide range of lab activities
- Includes video and other lab resources for at-home and distance learning lab activities
What's Included
- 1x Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor (PS-3220)
- 1x Wireless Magnetic Field Sensor (PS-3221)
- 1x Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration/Altimeter (PS-3223)
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate (PS-3225)
- 1x Wireless Sound Sensor (PS-3227)
- 1x Digital Access to PASCO's Physics Lab Station Investigations Manual
- 1x Digital Access to PASCO's Advanced Physics 1 Lab Manual (PS-3812)
- 1x Digital Access to PASCO's Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual (PS-3815)
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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Physics Starter Lab Station | EP-3579 | -- |
Also Available | P/N | Price |
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Gratnells Rolling Cart (2-column) | EP-3574 | -- |
Gratnells Rolling Cart (3-column) | EP-3575 | -- |
Experiment Library Collections
Physics Lab Station Investigations
The following is a complete list of lab activities from PASCO's Physics Lab Station Investigations manual. You may preview and download individual student lab activities as well as view detailed information regarding what files are included.
View CollectionSupport Documents
Manuals | ||
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Wireless 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor manual | English - 519.98 KB | |
Wireless Acceleration/Altimeter Manual | English - 1,003.78 KB | |
Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor Manual | English - 1.62 MB | |
Wireless Smart Gate Reference Guide | English - 893.52 KB | |
Wireless Sound Sensor Instruction Sheet | English - 285.03 KB | |
Safety Sheets | ||
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 129.01 KB | |
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 566.81 KB |