costa mesa hsjune 8 th 2011 welcome to: i ntroduction to the xplorer glx
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Costa Mesa HS June 8th 2011
Welcome to:
IntroductionTo The Xplorer GLX
Xplorer GLX
Meet your facilitator:
J.J. PlankCurriculum and Training SpecialistPASCO [email protected]
Xplorer GLX
– Name
– What subjects and grade levels do you teach?
– What do you hope to get out of the workshop?
Participant Introductions:
Xplorer GLX
Workshop Goals
• Be comfortable and confident using some of the most common features on the Xplorer GLX
• Learn how to save and share data from the Xplorer GLX using DataStudio software
• Complete at least 1 lab using the Xplorer GLX
• Explore new lab topics using hands-on probeware
Xplorer GLX
• The folder and all its contents are yours!Feel free to write notes in it.
• Online, electronic versions of every file used today.ftp.pasco.com/training/costamesahs
Materials for you to take back to your classroom:
Xplorer GLX
Folders• Left Pocket: Training Materials
• Right Pocket: Agenda, Saving/Printing/DataStudio Resource Documents.
Xplorer GLX
Agenda (right pocket)
What’s the Temperature?
Walkthrough #1
Xplorer GLX
GLX Anatomy
START Here!
Xplorer GLX
Challenge #1: Prove It!Challenge Question Examples:
• How does height above the floor affect temperature?
• I know they feel colder, but is the carpet the same temperature as the tile?
• Can I control the temperature of my hands using my mind?
Handling DataWalkthrough #2
Xplorer GLX
Challenge #2: Alka-Seltzer in Fruit JuiceChallenge Question: How does Alka-Seltzer affect the pH of cranberry juice?
• Use the analog adapter and pH sensor to measure pH.
• Optionally measure temperature simultaneously.
Hand WavingAnalysis
Walkthrough #3
Xplorer GLX
Resources
• Today’s Training Files:ftp.pasco.com/training/costamesahs
• Teacher Support: [email protected]: 7:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.Fri: 7:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.Pacific time zone(916) 786-7565(800) 772-8700