Innovative Uses with Vernier Technology

Looking for innovative ways to use Vernier technology in your science and math classes? Customers from around the world delight us with their ingenuity and creative lab ideas. We enjoy sharing these ideas, as well as other exciting things happening with science education. So read on and discover fresh laboratory ideas, new videos, and award-winning technology.

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Vernier Software & Technology

High CO2 Levels Putting You to Sleep?

CO2 Level in a Church

Roland Stout, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, challenged his environmental chemistry class to use a CO2 Sensor to find an environmentally significant carbon dioxide source or sink. One student observed that some of the older members of his church frequently fall asleep by the end of the service. Jokingly, he wondered if it was boring sermons or high CO2 levels, and decided to test it for himself.

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Lizard Lounge: Perfecting a Reptile Enclosure

Last year, Kenmore East High School senior Michael Starr worked with biology teacher, Robert O'Connor, to modify a reptile enclosure to accommodate a black and white tegu, a lizard native to Argentina. Mike, not wanting to leave the safety of the tegu to chance, developed a method to test and adjust the environmental conditions within the enclosure. Knowing that a traditional thermometer would not do, Mike turned to Vernier technology to get the job done.

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Lizard Lounge Setup and Temperature Graph

Investigating Periodic Trends

Investigating Periodic Trends

We recently challenged Vernier consultant Jacklyn Bonneau, teacher at the Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, to create a chemistry activity using LabQuest that had students investigate trends in the physical properties of the elements. Not only did Jackie create an activity you can use with your students, she also created a Logger Pro file with all of the data.

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International Award, Videos, and More

Worlddidac Award Air Resistance Video Vernier Purchasing Guide

LabQuest Wins International Worlddidac Award

The Worlddidac Award was presented to Vernier Software & Technology for the LabQuest on its innovation, quality, pedagogic value, ease of use, and overall value.

Featured Vernier Physics Activity Video: Air Resistance

Are you looking for a good physics lab on air resistance and terminal velocity? If so, you will want to check out Physics with Vernier Activity 13.

Your Personalized Probeware Classroom Setup

This interactive, web-based application guides you through the selection of curricular materials, interfaces and sensors, accessories, and software for your classroom.