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 Among the most commonly cited reasons for leaving are outdated lab equipment, insufficient instru...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...
Vernier Video Analysis® helps students explore motion through real-world video, giving them a hands-on way to connect graphical representations of data with the movement they actually see. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a refres...
At the NSTA conference in Philadelphia this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with dozens of teachers and administrators who stopped by the Vernier booth to explore new technology and share their experiences with three-dimensional learning. Thes...
Every April, Earth Day offers a timely opportunity to explore how science and engineering intersect with the real world. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, invites students to consider the role of energy in shaping the future—and how we c...