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For more than two decades, Chris Henderson, a National Board Certified Teacher, has helped students understand how science connects to the world around them through... The post From Physics Data to Discovery: Using Data-Collection Technology to Deepen Student Learning appeared first on Vernier .

What if your students could build a wind turbine, optimize it through real investigation, and use it to pump water uphill—all while covering circuits, electromagnetism,... The post Designing Renewable Energy Systems: A Hands-On Wind Turbine Project for Physics and Engineering appeared first on Vernier .

For Dr. Cecelia Gillam, teaching science has always been about more than content. It’s about access. Dr. Gillam teaches AP Environmental Science and Honors Biology at... The post Empowering Student Scientists: How Hands-On Data Collection Builds Confidence and Real-World STEM Skills appeared first on Vernier .

At Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona, helping students think critically is embedded in the district’s mission to inspire, motivate, and empower all learners. For... The post How Data-Collection Technology Develops Critical Thinkers Beyond the Science Classroom appeared first on Vernier .

2025 has been a year of momentum and meaningful progress. We grew our Trendsetters Community, launched remote logging for Go Direct® sensors, and added new... The post Our Top Blog Posts of 2025 appeared first on Vernier .

From everyday activities like opening a door or riding a bike to more complex applications like designing safer cars or propelling rockets into space, force... The post 3 Hands-On Experiments Using the Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor appeared first on Vernier .

Every day, my students cross 112th Street outside our high school—a busy, four-lane corridor with a 40 mph speed limit that often feels more like 50.... The post Real-World Physics Problems: Using Vernier Video Analysis to Build Evidence for Safer School Zones appeared first on Vernier .

Halloween is the perfect opportunity to make science a little more engaging—and a lot more memorable. With just a touch of creative framing, you can... The post Spooky Science: Five Hands-On Experiments with a Halloween Spin appeared first on Vernier .

If you’ve ever tried to explain acids and bases and gotten blank stares, it might be time to bring in the hot sauce. I was... The post The Chemistry of Sauces: Exploring Acids, Ions, and Reactions through Food appeared first on Vernier .

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are essential concepts in any biology class, but because they’re abstract, they’re often tricky for students to grasp. As a former... The post 3 Hands-On Ways to Help Students Learn Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration appeared first on Vernier .