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Easy-to-use Tools to Engage Every Student in Science

It's easier than you think to bring hands-on science to your elementary students! With Vernier sensors and everyday classroom materials, kids get to tinker, test, build, and experiment their way through learning about motion, heat, energy, and more. Students stay curious and motivated, while you get easy-to-use tools that fit right into your day.
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Elementary School

Easy-to-use Tools to Engage Every Student in Science

It's easier than you think to bring hands-on science to your elementary students! With Vernier sensors and everyday classroom materials, kids get to tinker, test, build, and experiment their way through learning about motion, heat, energy, and more. Students stay curious and motivated, while you get easy-to-use tools that fit right into your day.

Bring out the explorer in every student.

Students come to class with ideas about how the world works. Vernier tools help you build on that thinking through hands‑on investigations where students ask questions, make predictions, collect data, and use evidence to explain real phenomena—developing foundational science practices they’ll use for years to come.
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Make Science the Best Part
of the School Day with Vernier

Bring real-world science to life, whether you’re teaching in the classroom or leading an after-school program. With our free Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, ready‑to‑go lessons, and expert support, it’s easier than ever to fit engaging investigations into your day.

  • Flexible 30–60 minute lessons 
  • Sturdy tools made for young learners
  • Visual graphs that help kids make sense of data
  • Alignment to 3D state standards
  • Science content that builds confidence and curiosity
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Investigations to Get Started

Why do I wear sneakers in gym class?
In this fun investigation, students test different shoes to explore friction and motion using the Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor. Through real‑time data collection, they discover the forces that help them speed up, slow down, and stay steady.
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How does a thermos keep my drink hot?
Help students explore how different materials hold heat! Using the Go Direct Temperature Probe, students investigate the science of insulation, heat transfer, and energy by collecting real data with everyday items found in the classroom.
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Why are there bubbles in my bread?
Yeast isn’t just a baking ingredient—it’s alive! Using the Go Direct Gas Pressure Sensor, students can explore how living organisms like yeast produce carbon dioxide that makes dough rise and creates the bubbles they can see in bread.
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“My fourth graders recently made solar ovens, which required that they determine what would be the best material to act as an insulator to keep in the heat, so we used the temperature sensors to test foil, fabric, and different materials. It was a perfect way to expose them to the technology and tie it into what we were already working on in STEAM!”

Amy Hindbaugh-Marr, STEAM Teacher
Ithaca Public Schools, MI

Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM‑Literate Citizens

Vernier Connections® Powered by Penda enhances science instruction for grades 3–12 with digital lessons and actionable insights—helping districts deliver equitable STEM learning at scale.

  • Phenomenon-based, standards-aligned lessons
  • SEP proficiency development
  • Inclusive & accessible learning
  • Time-saving tools for teachers
  • Insights to improve outcomes
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Power Your Lessons with Activities Kids Love

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Observe how temperature changes in sun, shade, or with insulation

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Investigate motion using ramps, toy cars, and a motion detector

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Make magnets and measure their strength

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Explore batteries and simple circuits

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Model windmills with fans and measure energy

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Test pushes and pulls using classroom objects

See How Teachers Like You Bring Hands-On Science to Life with Vernier

Elementary teachers across the country use Vernier tools to help students investigate big science ideas and make sense of them through data and evidence. Browse their favorite projects and insights to see what’s possible in your classroom.
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Explore Our Elementary Lab Books

Our elementary lab books make it easy to bring hands‑on science into your classroom. With simple experiments and helpful teaching tips on topics like temperature, motion, and light, students explore real‑world science in an age‑appropriate way.

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Classroom Starter Packages

Getting started is simple. Choose a ready-made package designed by expert science educators or let our team help you customize your order.

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Investigate Renewable Energy with KidWind

Introduce elementary students to STEM with hands-on activities that explore simple engineering design problems, wind and solar concepts, and energy transfer and transformations in fun, meaningful ways.
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Vinegar and Baking Soda Reaction: Heat Up or Cool Down?

Have you ever mixed vinegar and baking soda? It’s fun to watch, but did you know that what’s happening is actually a chemical reaction that produces gas? 

The gas it produces is carbon dioxide, CO2, and the reaction causes a temperature change, too. Does the temperature go up or down? Let’s find out!

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We are scientists, educators, and your team.

As you implement data-collection technology into your teaching, we’re here to support you! Looking to learn more about our products or have questions about ordering? Reach out to our team at support@vernier.com.

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Are you a district or school administrator?

If you are considering an adoption or seeking training options, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact our solutions team at k12outreach@vernier.com.

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