With years of successful partnership, Holbrook Travel and PASCO scientific have collaborated to promote inquiry-based learning through the use of PASCO’s SPARK Science Learning System (sls) in Costa Rica. The SPARK Science Learning System is an all-in-one mobile device that integrates the power of probeware with inquiry-based content and assessment.

This partnership provides teachers and students the opportunity to contribute to authentic scientific research by collecting real-time data in the rich ecosystems of Costa Rica. Before traveling, enrolled educators receive a complimentary SPARK sls to familiarize themselves with the pre-loaded field curriculum and other resources including pre and post trip activities.

Once in Costa Rica, a complete 'mobile lab' is available including 15 SPARKsls and a complete assortment of relevant environmental sensors to measure carbon dioxide, oxygen, light, temperature, pH, and more. The mobile lab is perfect for measuring the rainforest environment, and gives the unique opportunity for participants to contrast their hometown with the tropical rainforest.

Students return with a deeper understanding not only of scientific concepts, but also the sustainability issues, conservation initiatives, and community needs of Costa Rica.

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