The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project
An Introduction to data collection with Pocketlab Voyager
Collecting Data with PocketLab Voyager
A [6-12] grade STEM lesson
Nicholas Williams
6/1/2024
Notes for teachers
The learning curve for collecting and analyzing data using the PocketLab Voyager can be steep, especially for younger students. This lesson is designed to introduce students to how to use the device, Pocketlab notebook, and analysis of data collected.
List of Materials
Math Standards
A1.S-ID.A.1: Represent real-value data with plots
A1.S-ID.C.7 Interpret the slope as a rate of change and the constant term of a linear model in the context of the data
Science Standards
HS.P3U1.6 Collect, analyze, and interpret data regarding the change in motion of an object or system in one dimension, to construct an explanation using Newton’s Laws.
Objective(s):
I can gather and analyse acceleration data using a PocketLab Voyager
Agenda (lesson time)
5 min: Getting started with Pocketlab voyager Video
10 min: Students create and login to Pocketlab Notebook
30 min: Connect sensors. Collect and analyze data using Pocketlab Notebook assignment
10 min: Closure
How to use a pocketlab Voyager to collect data
Getting Started with PocketLab
Using PocketLab Notebook and Voyager
Using PocketLab Notebook and Voyager
Assessment
PocketLab lab reports can be used as a formative assessment.
Differentiation
The lab report in Pocketlab notebook can be altered so that some activities are shared between the group members or done individually as needed.
Remediation
Extension/Enrichment
Students can attach the device to an object, such as a ball, and analyse data from its movement.
Which dropped object has the fastest acceleration?