When I was teaching AP Environmental Science in Houston, Texas, one of my biggest frustrations was air quality. It’s one of the most relevant, student-facing topics in the entire curriculum—my students lived in a city with real air quality issues—and
Black History Month offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate historical milestones as well as highlight Black scientists and engineers who are shaping the world right
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Agricultural science blends biology, chemistry, environmental science, and technology to help students understand how plants, soil, water, and environmental conditions affect agricultural outcomes. Whether students
When I teach forces, friction is one of those topics where I really want students working hands‑on and looking closely at data. This fall, I
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
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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.
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
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
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
For many students, an amusement park trip is more than just a reward at the end of a school year—it can be the real-world experience
The Vernier Blog was named the winner in the ‘Best Corporate Blog in Education – K-12’ category of EdTech Chronicle’s Best in Education Awards (The Besties)! The Besties are an effort to recognize outstanding effort and accomplishments in education and edtech.
