Pasco Light Spectrometer

The Pasco Wireless Spectrometer is a sensor used for introductory spectroscopy experiments. The Bluetooth and USB connectivity allow use with tablets or computers. With this instrument, students can measure intensity, absorbance, transmittance and fluorescence.

Includes 10 plastic cuvettes and lids, perfect for study solution and color changing chemical reactions. The included Fiber Optic Cable also allows students to perform emissions spectroscopy experiments simply inserting the Fiber Optic Cable into the cuvette holder and pointing the end of the cable at the light source.

The Basics

Quick Start	PASCO Spectrometer: Quick Start - Video Library
Pairing	Pair the Wireless Spectrometer with an iPad - Video Library \| PASCO
Calibration	Calibrate the Wireless Spectrometer (Spectrometry) - Video Library \| PASCO
Storage	Preparing Wireless Spectrometer for Storage - Video Library \| PASCO
Spectrometry Overview	Optical Spectrometry Explained

Lesson Ideas

Biology	Plant Pigments - Lab Experiments \| PASCO
Chemistry	Light, Color, and Concentration - Lab Experiments \| PASCO
Chemistry	Absorption and Fluorescence with USB Spectrometer - Clean Energy Institute
Chemistry	Introduction to the Concept of Antioxidant - A Demo \| Chemical Education Xchange
Chemistry	Removal of a Dye by Adsorption on a Low-Cost Material - A Quick Test \| Chemical Education Xchange

Standards Connections

These resources can be used to support standards-based teaching and learning. They are not intended to meet the full scope of any given standard. Only some standards are highlighted; many more standards may be connected! We encourage you to explore and to let us know if you have any questions!

MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.

MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.

HS-PS4-5. Communicate technical information about how some technological devices use the principles of wave behavior and wave interactions with matter to transmit and capture information and energy.*

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