I’ve been teaching science since 2000, and the question that’s driven me from the start is a simple one: How do I make science learning feel real and relevant for my students? Early on, that meant writing grants in a
If you’ve taught equilibrium in AP Chemistry or college general chemistry, you know the classic setup: add an acid to an indicator, watch it change
Students observe motion constantly—objects falling, rolling, colliding—but making sense of why that motion looks the way it does can be challenging. Why does a dropped
Karen Van De Walle teaches agricultural science at Denver High School and Dunkerton High School in Iowa, where she uses CASE 4 Learning curriculum and
Mary-Elizabeth Foote teaches agricultural science at Schuylerville High School in upstate New York, where she uses CASE 4 Learning curriculum and Vernier technology to support
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
At Odessa High School in Ector County ISD in Texas, physics teacher and science department chair Rebecca Orcutt has been an early adopter of Vernier
Beer’s law is a cornerstone of high school and introductory college chemistry—but it’s often taught with chemicals that require extra safety considerations and disposal planning.
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
From everyday activities like opening a door or riding a bike to more complex applications like designing safer cars or propelling rockets into space, force
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.
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