Open a PASCO experiment file

Collect data using SPARKvue experiment files designed by the PASCO curriculum team.

1. Open the PASCO Experiments file browser:

   • On the Welcome Screen, select Open PASCO Experiment.

   • On the Experiment Screen, select Main Menu and select Experiments.

2. Select an experiment file, then click OK.

   • Essential Chemistry

   This directory contains files designed for the Essential Chemistry lab manual. You can download worksheets for each lab for free from the PASCO Experiment Library.

   • Essential Physics

   This directory contains files designed for the Essential Physics lab manual. You can download worksheets for each lab for free from the PASCO Experiment Library.

   • Quick Start Labs

   This directory contains files configured for specific PASCO sensors, but not necessarily associated with any written lab activities. Connect a sensor using the Sensor Data path from the Welcome Screen to select files designed for that sensor.

   • SPARKlabs

   Files contained in the main directory are complete labs containing data collection steps and analysis questions. These files don't have a corresponding print worksheet.

3. Connect a sensor to SPARKvue.

4. Click Start to begin collecting data.

See the Experiment Screen page for additional information on how to use the tools on the screen.