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Vernier Coding with SAM Labs Packages

Vernier Coding with SAM Labs Packages

Vernier Coding with SAM Labs Packages

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These packages help educators teach students how real sensor data intersect with computer science by integrating Vernier sensors and SAM Labs output blocks into their curriculum.

When middle school educators select from our customized Vernier sensor and SAM Labs output blocks packages based on essential science topics such as force, motion, or sound, they receive access to free, engaging science-based activities to help their students start block-based coding right away.

Note: A subscription plan with SAM Labs is required to access SAM Studio coding platform and standards-aligned curriculum. Sold separately.

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Vernier and SAM Labs have created these ready-to-use customized packages of Vernier Go Direct® sensors and SAM output blocks to engage students in scientific discovery and introductory block-based coding. Middle school educators can now blend essential science concepts with computational thinking, beginning block-based coding, and maker-space activities.

Each science-based package comes with a Vernier Go Direct® sensor, SAM Labs output block(s) for a small group of 3–5 students*, and free guided activities that incorporate coding and sensor data based on these science topics:

  • Force
  • Magnetism
  • Motion
  • Sound
  • Temperature

Please see the What’s Included tab above to see specific details for these packages.

*Educators can support larger student groups or an entire class by adding additional Vernier Go Direct® sensors and our Vernier Coding with SAM Labs Extension Package.

Experiments

The staff scientists at Vernier developed these free guided science-based middle school activities in collaboration with SAM Labs. These activities utilize Vernier Go Direct sensors and SAM Labs output blocks in SAM Studio’s Blockly coding platform. 

Click the links below and make your own copies of the lesson plan, slides, and instructions for each activity.

Force: Forces and Springs Activity*

*Note: the free activity for this package utilizes springs. You can use your own springs, or purchase them separately here. 

Magnetism: Electromagnetism Activity

Motion: Ball Toss Activity

Sound: Sound Level Spotlight Activity

Temperature: Temperature Tester Activity

What's Included

Force Package*

*Note: the free activity for this package utilizes springs. You can use your own springs, or purchase them separately here. 

Magnetism Package

Motion Package

Sound Package

Temperature Package

Support

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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