PocketLab is thrilled to announce the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has conditionally approved PocketLab by Myriad Sensors' Conceptual Academy science curriculum for statewide adoption across Grades 9–12!

This approval marks an exciting milestone in teaching hands-on, inquiry-based science using cross-cutting concepts to classrooms across Mississippi.

🌎 Approved Science Courses for Grades 9–12

Mississippi schools will soon have access to MS-aligned Conceptual Academy science programs, all seamlessly integrated with PocketLab’s interactive learning tools

Each align with the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards (MS-CCRS) for Science and supports educators with ready-to-use lessons, interactive labs, and real-world data experiences powered by PocketLab sensors and PocketLab Notebook.

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Earth and Space Science (ESS)

• Foundations of Biology

• Physical Science (IPC)

• Physics

🔬 Hands-On Science for Every Mississippi Student

PocketLab's mission has always been simple: make science engaging, accessible, and hands-on for every student- regardless of classroom resources or location.

Through the Conceptual Academy partnership, Mississippi educators can now bring real scientific experimentation and exploration to every science subject area. From collecting live temperature and motion data to modeling chemical reactions and studying local environmental phenomena, students can see science in action- not just read about it.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Mississippi schools,” said Dave Bakker, CEO of Myriad Sensors | PocketLab.

"This approval means every 9-12 science teacher across the state can bring hands-on learning experiences to their students, making complex concepts more tangible and memorable.”

📚 What This Means for Mississippi Educators

With this adoption, Mississippi schools can now:

✅ Choose Conceptual Academy courses offered through PocketLab by Myriad Sensors as part of their state-approved secondary science curriculum
✅ Access digital resources, integrated time-saving AI tools, labs and lesson plans that align with state standards
✅  Participate in professional development workshops and trainings to get started with implementation
✅ Join a growing community of Mississippi educators reimagining teaching science

PocketLab’s team will be working closely with Mississippi districts and regional education service centers to provide training, onboarding, and implementation support throughout the 2025–2026 school year.

🚀 A Big Step for Science Education in Mississippi

This statewide approval is more than just a curriculum milestone, it’s a step forward for STEM innovation.

Together with Conceptual Academy, Myriad Sensors | PocketLab is helping Mississippi lead the way in building a generation of curious, confident, and capable young scientists.

We’re honored to partner with educators across the state.

💡 Ready to Get Started?

Learn more about Myriad Sensors | PocketLab’s Conceptual Academy courses and how to bring them to your classroom:  👉 Explore PocketLab Science Courses

Or connect with our team:  📩 contact@thepocketlab.com

About PocketLab

PocketLab by Myriad Sensors Inc. offers powerful tools, professional development and curriculum that help teachers make science engaging and accessible to all- everywhere. By combining real-world data collection, interactive simulations, easy-to-differentiate resources, and inquiry-based curriculum, PocketLab empowers educators and students to explore science like never before.