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The Minnesota Science and Technology Library
What is the Minnesota
Science Technology Library?
The Minnesota Science Technology Library (MSTL) is a program
sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and
Learning (DCFL) and the Minnesota Science Teachers Association
(MnSTA) to allow Minnesota science teachers to reserve a class
set (approximately 10) of Vernier LabPros and sensors for about a
week to use with students
What is a LabPro and
what sensors are available through the MSTL?
A LabPro is an electronic device produced by Vernier Software and Technology which connects to either a computer (PC or
Mac) or a TI Graphing calculator to collect data through the use
of various sensors. The following sensors are available through
the MSTL: Gas Pressure Sensor, Light Sensor, Stainless Steel
Temperature Probe, Motion Detector, Microphone, and Voltage
Probe.
How can I learn how to
use the LabPro and sensors?
To learn more about using a LabPro in your classroom attend a
workshop at the MnSTA Fall or Spring Conference, a regional
technology workshop, or contact a Minnesota Science Best Practice
Technology Committee Member. Vernier Software and Technology has
some free sample labs that use the LabPro and sensors. Go to www.vernier.com and click on "Free Stuff". Once
there click on "Sample Labs".
How Can I reserve a set
of LabPros to Use with Students?
Borrowing the following is free and it is easy. At least a month
before the equipment is needed complete the request form and send
to the loan program coordinator. Equipment is reserved on a first
come basis. Equipment is normally borrowed for a week. The
shipping costs, both to and from your school, will be taken care
of without cost to you.
Where do I get more
information?
Contact the MSTL loan program coordinator, Steve Ethen, at
952-707-2269 or sethen@tc.umn.edu