2010 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
The award, co-sponsored by Vernier and NSTA, is part of the NSTA Teacher Award Program. Each year, educators are recognized for their planned or current innovative use of data-collection technology.
Elementary
Making Science Matter
- Judy Heitkamp
- 4th Grade Teacher
- Prarie Elementary School
- Worthington, MN
Synopsis
Judy will use Vernier data-collection technology with her 4th grade students to study how humans can affect the quality of the water supply in their community.
Middle School
Sea Monkey Science
- Nicole Ackerson
- 8th Grade Science Instructor
- Berkeley Preparatory School
- Tampa, FL
Synopsis
Nicole developed an innovative cross-curricular activity that connects biology, mathematics and engineering using LEGO® NXT® robotics and Vernier sensors.
Our Back Yard
- Cynthia Ollendyke
- 8th Grade Science Teacher
- Peters Township Middle School
- McMurray, PA
Synopsis
Cynthia will have her students use Vernier probeware to determine if the area behind her school is environmentally healthy.
High School
Probing the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail
- Steve Ahn
- Earth Science and Biology Teacher
- Abingdon High School
- Abingdon, VA
Synopsis
Steve plans to have his students use GPS and sensor data to predict the type of underlying base rock along the Virginia Creeper bike trial. This is Steve’s second Vernier Technology Award.
The PIT Crew: Physicians In Training
- Stephen Biscotte
- Anatomy & Physiology and Biology Teacher
- Cave Spring High School
- Roanoke, VA
Synopsis
Stephen has created a Physicians-In-Training program where he uses physiology sensors to incorporate real-world experiences into his anatomy and physiology curriculum.
Monitoring Water Quality in Retention Ponds
- Deborah Carder
- Physical Science and Agricultural Science Teacher
- Fruitvale High School
- Fruitvale, TX
Synopsis
Deborah will have her students do water quality testing on the retention ponds located on school property.
College
Understanding the Significance of Light Curves
- Brian Geislinger
- Physics Instructor
- Gadsden State Community College
- Gadsden, AL
Synopsis
Brian has his introductory astronomy students use a Light Sensor to measure small variations in light intensity in model solar systems he created.
Seven awards are available: one elementary, two middle level, three high school, and one college. The awards, each valued at $5,500, include $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier technology, and up to $1,500 in expenses for attending the NSTA convention.
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Past Winners
- 2013 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2012 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2011 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2009 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2008 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2007 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2006 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2005 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners
- 2004 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners