At Barstow Community College in Barstow, California, Dr. Ashley Vizenor teaches chemistry and physical science to students pursuing a wide range of paths—from chemistry and biology majors to future nurses, allied health professionals, and educators. Like many community college faculty members,
The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day, while our muscles contract every time we move. But what’s happening electrically inside the human body to
National Chemistry Week runs October 18–24, and this year’s theme, Chemistry of Construction, is a natural fit for studying acid rain. Acid rain forms when
What does meaningful STEM learning look like in today’s classrooms? And what does it take to expand these experiences to more students served by GEAR UP programs?
Answering questions like “How concentrated is this sample?” or “How fast is this reaction changing color?” involves more than simply observing a substance’s appearance. It
Whether it’s a skateboard accelerating down a hill, a shopping cart rolling to a stop, or two bumper cars colliding, motion is constantly changing in
The first few weeks of school set the tone for the rest of the year. Before students dive into complex investigations, they need opportunities to
Jennifer Wimberley teaches 5th-grade science in Ector County Independent School District in Texas, where nearly 40 percent of her 95 students are emergent bilinguals. Jen
Whether students are fascinated by true crime podcasts, forensic television dramas, or simply enjoy solving a good mystery, forensic science offers a powerful way to
Understanding concepts like electric potential and energy transfer involves more than simply connecting wires and observing what happens in a circuit. To explain why a
What does it actually mean to prepare students for the future? What skills do they need to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce? These questions are deeply intertwined
The Rio Grande Valley sits at the southernmost tip of Texas—a region rich in culture and deep community roots, where many students are the first
When I was teaching AP Environmental Science in Houston, Texas, one of my biggest frustrations was air quality. It’s one of the most relevant, student-facing
The Vernier Blog was named the winner in the ‘Best Corporate Blog in Education – K-12’ category of EdTech Chronicle’s Best in Education Awards (The Besties)! The Besties are an effort to recognize outstanding effort and accomplishments in education and edtech.
