Life Sciences

Mike BlasbergLife and Environmental Science Education Managerblasberg@pasco.com

What is the business opportunity?

Percent by dollar value of part channel for selling partners with >$1M in sales, 2012 Part Channel Sales

Physics52%

Eng6%

Mixed19%

Chemistry7%

Bio/Env16%

Average Percentage by Dollar Amount for $1M+ Partners

What are the challenges biology educators face?

Secondary Biology Teacher

• Time consuming labs that produce inconsistent results

• Measurements are removed from phenomenon being investigated

• Lack of quantitative activities• Need to increase math and technology

skills

University Biology Professor

• Lack of modern equipment• Needs to push students science and

math skills to train them for demanding careers

• Research quality dataloggers are complicated, expensive, and obscure the science

Why PASCO?

SPARKvue is intuitive yet powerful software that runs on any platform. Spend your time doing science not learning software!

Software

Over 30 sensors for life and env. science measurements and +70 in the complete PASPORT sensor lineup.

Sensors

Apparatus that works with PASCO sensors and software to make experiments easier, reliable, and enhance students learning.

Hardware

Over 50 activities (and counting) for general and advanced high school courses as well as introductory college courses.

Lab Activities

A complete package for biology and environmental science experiments. Everything

you need to quantify, analyze, and visualize a range of biological phenomena.

Biology Solutions

Biology Through Inquiry

• Starter Biology Bundle

• Standard Biology Bundle

• Physiology Extension Bundle

College Biology Bundle

College Biology Bundle: PS-2926A

*Former Adv. Bio Bundle

Manual: PS-2852

Advanced Biology Bundle: PS-2851

Advanced Biology Through Inquiry

• Ideal for IB biology classes

• 22 Activities Designed for AP & IB curriculum

• Achievable Inquiry Approach

o Initial Investigation

o Guided Inquiry

o Experimental Design Template

• 3 Biotech Labs with Edvotek® Kits

• 3 Microscope LabsShipping Spring 2013

Lab ActivitiesCO2 Gas & O2 Gas

• Metabolism of Yeast

• Cellular Respiration+

• Photosynthesis +

• Energy Dynamics +

• Enzyme Activity +

Barometer / Low Pressure• Enzyme Activity +

pH Sensor• Acid Rain

• Membrane Permeability

• Osmosis and pH

• The Role of Buffers

• Soil pH

• Diffusion +

Temperature*• Energy Content of Food

• Exploring Microclimates

EKG Sensor• EKG & Factors that affect the

heart

Hand Grip Heart Rate• Exercise and Heart Rate

Breath Rate• Exercise and Respiration Rate

Force Sensor• Muscle Fatigue

Spirometer• Volume of Breath

Colorimeter• Osmosis +

Microscope• Mitosis +

• Meiosis +

Ethanol• Fermentation in Yeast +

Quad Temp• Cell Size +

• Homeostasis +

Spectrometer• Plant Pigments +

Weather Sensor

• Weather in a Terrarium

• Transpiration +

Water Quality Sensor

• Water and pH

• Water Purification

• Cellular Respiration in Yeast

• Rate of Photosynthesis for a Aquatic Plant

+ Advanced Bio Through Inquiry, *Fast Response or Stainless Temp

Key Differentiators

SoftwareAn intuitive user interface that can run on multiple platforms and support SPARKlabs that keep students engaged.

Apparatus that works with PASCO sensors and software to make experiments easier, reliable, and enhance students learning.

Hardware Integration

Unmatched in value and functionality.Multi-Measure Sensors

Wat

er Q

ual

ity

PASCO Competition

Ability to sample pH and conductivity simultaneously

X -

High-value, multi-sensor for primary water quality measurements

X -

Ability to geo-tag data X X

Field-friendly sampling of

Ammonia X ISE

Chlorine X ISE

Iron X -

Nitrate X ISE

Phosphate X -

Thermocline Sensor X -

Water Quality Field Guide X (some)

Flow Sensor X (some)

Turbidimeter X X

Optical DO - X

*Shipping details on flash

drive

PASCO’s Value Proposition

Easy, Measure, Analyze, Visualize, Technology

Enzyme Action

Enzyme

Demonstration Highlights

• One-button calibration

• Quantitative and directly measuring reaction being studied

• 90sec data run – FAST! (for biology)

Topic Connections

• Catalyzed reactions and enzyme function

• Protein structure

2 H2O2 2 H2O O2

Plant Photosynthesis and Respiration

Demonstration Highlights

• One-button calibration

• Directly measuring reaction being studied

• Multi Y-axis*

Topic Connections

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Carbon Cycling

• Fermentation

Thank You.

Questions?