Last spring break, I came back to school ready to run my usual momentum lab, the classic egg drop, only to be met with an unexpected obstacle: egg prices. Breaking 80–100+ eggs over 5 class periods was going to be far too expensive.So I decid...
The first week of school is a great time to lean into student curiosity, help everyone get comfortable with your lab routines and tools, and build students’ confidence with Vernier sensors and software. Whether you teach middle school science, hig...
For over 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been a trusted leader in hands‑on STEM education, equipping educators with the tools and technology to bring real-world data collection and analysis into the classroom. Penda Learning has develo...
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...
With more than 150 experiments in our lab books that use the Go Direct® Temperature Probe, it’s no exaggeration to say this sensor is one of the most versatile tools in any science classroom.
From modeling exothermic reactions in chemist...
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...
The persistent shortage of qualified high school science and STEM educators remains a national challenge, driven in large part by high attrition rates. Among the most commonly cited reasons for leaving are outdated lab equipment, insufficient instru...
Covering more than 70% of Earth’s surface, the ocean plays a vital role in our planet’s climate, ecosystems, and everyday life. World Ocean Day (June 8) and World Ocean Month offer timely opportunities to explore this dynamic system through inte...
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...