Whether it’s through science fiction novels, engaging literary nonfiction, or comics, educators are finding creative ways to bring literacy into STEM learning. These approaches echo the research‑backed connections between Common Core literacy st...
At Beyond Benign, we believe chemistry education can be a powerful force for good. Green chemistry offers educators a practical way to teach core science concepts while prioritizing human health, environmental responsibility, and innovation. In this...
Middle school is a great time to give students more experience collecting and working with data. Whether they’re testing chemical reactions, tracking environmental changes, or exploring energy systems, hands-on investigations help them connect big...
Candace Biggerstaff is a lab manager at the University of Florida, where she supports more than 3,000 general chemistry students each week across multiple lab sections and uses Vernier tools to help them conduct hands-on experiments with real-life a...
In my last blog post, I broke down Question 1 from the 2024 AP Chemistry Exam, which focused on where students struggled with titrations and calorimetry. Now, let’s look at Free-Response Question 3—another tough one for students. This...
Every year, the College Board releases a Chief Reader Report that gives a behind-the-scenes look at how students did on the AP Chemistry free-response questions. It highlights the most common misconceptions, errors, and sticking points—and it’s ...
In honor of Women in STEM Month, we spoke with three professionals who use data collection, research, and hands-on science to make an impact in their fields. From food science to environmental compliance, their work showcases the many ways STEM shap...
What makes forensic science such a compelling way to teach chemistry? Whether or not students are fans of crime shows like CSI, NCIS, or Bones, using storytelling to frame investigations helps transform abstract concepts into engaging, high-stakes p...
Electrochemistry, from redox reactions to galvanic cells, is one of the most challenging topics for high school and first-year college chemistry students. However, one way to make it more accessible is to show students that the constants and referen...
A Legacy of Innovation
For more than 20 years, Logger Pro™ has been a trusted tool for educators helping students explore real-world data in real time. To our long-time Logger Pro users, thank you for making this application a cornerstone o...