NSTA Recommends recently featured the Go Direct® O2 Gas Sensor. In his review, Martin Horejsi used the wireless sensor to collect data during various investigations, including an out-of-the-classroom experiment on an airplane. He highlighted the ...
Photosynthetic organisms such as plants and algae use electromagnetic radiation from the visible spectrum to drive the synthesis of sugar molecules. Special pigments in chloroplasts of plant cells absorb the energy of certain wavelengths of light, ...
In July, more than 100 students from 35 countries used our Go Direct sensors to test the water in Ireland’s Killarney National Park as part of the 2018 GLOBE Learning Expedition (GLE). This event is part of the GLOBE Program and is held every few y...
You don’t have to spend much time on education websites, blogs, or social media before you run into the term coding. Why is coding, or computer programming, getting so much attention right now? Coding engages students in new ways, providing pract...
Our new Go Direct® Sound Sensor is an all-in-one sound sensor capable of capturing waveforms and measuring sound levels. Like many of our other Go Direct sensors, it packs a variety of sensors into a single unit and connects to any device you m...
Do you teach environmental chemistry? Are you looking for lab experiment ideas and equipment?
Students taking environmental chemistry will learn basic techniques for chemical analysis of environmental samples, including air, water and soil. Many o...
NSTA Recommends recently featured the Go Direct® Motion Detector in the article, "The Vernier Go Direct Motion Detector: A Modern Twist on a Timeless Design," Reviewer Martin Horejsi provides interesting background and history on ultrasonic mot...
To inspire students to learn about renewable energy and hone their engineering skills, Vernier supported the 2018 KidWind Challenge, hosted by the KidWind Project. The challenge consists of dozens of local and regional competitions across the country...
Like most people, I have heard the buzz about "fidget spinners", so I could not resist buying one and taking some data with it. Here is a graph of data collected using Logger Pro, LabQuest Mini, and a Photogate.
A fidget spinner slowing down
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Wired or wireless—you have the flexibility to choose. Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to Chromebooks, mobile devices, or computers. With both USB and wireless connectivity, you have the freedom to connect to a wide variety of platforms. That...