Watch Vernier biology experts Sara Tallarovic, PhD, and John Melville, PhD demonstrate strategies for exploring vital signs and body systems through hands-on, sensor-based investigations. Perfect for biology, biomedical science, and human physiology courses, this presentation shows how to easily integrate real-time data collection into your classroom. Learn how to use the Go Direct® EKG, Go Direct Blood Pressure Sensor, and Go Direct Hand Dynamometer to give students practical experience collecting and analyzing key health metrics, such as heart activity, blood pressure changes, and muscle function.
Learn how real-time data collection can deepen students’ understanding of biological systems in real-world biomedical contexts.
You will
- Get best practices for reducing EKG noise and improving data accuracy
- Learn techniques for guiding students through physiological measurements, including blood pressure and EKG waveforms
- Discover ways to integrate sensor-based investigations into your physiology units
- Get strategies for teaching data analysis skills that support STEM and medical career pathways
