How can physics principles help us better understand biological phenomena? Sound provides a perfect opportunity to bridge these disciplines. By analyzing biological sound patterns—such as whale songs, bird calls, or bat echolocation—students can...
Have you noticed an uptick in the number of opportunities to see aurora borealis—also known as the northern lights—in the last year? While these light displays are common in polar regions such as the Arctic, they have been more visible across a ...
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...
There are two questions that can really give some insight into complicated physics concepts. However, I want to do more than just ask the questions. I want to SHOW these situations using the Vernier Cart Fans.
OK, let me start off with the easier...
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...
Spectroscopy isn’t just a tool for measuring light—it's also a powerful way to help students understand core biological processes! While many biologists may see spectrometers as just “black boxes,” these hands-on tools are an engaging, eas...
Wow, 2024 has been an unforgettable year! From launching our inaugural Vernier Trendsetters Community cohort and witnessing a total solar eclipse alongside educators across the path of totality, to welcoming Jill Hedrick as our new CEO, we’ve cele...
When it comes to innovation, CASE educator Jamie Christiansen and her agricultural science students are bringing home the bacon—and the data—to help local pork farmers thrive. Christiansen, who teaches in the Midland Community School District ...
As the clean energy industry—especially wind power—grows rapidly, engineering, environmental science, and CTE classrooms have an exciting opportunity to explore real-world science concepts that impact both our environment and society. Te...