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Inspiring future generations of STEM‑literate citizens

Connections lessons engage students in grades 3–12 in STEM sensemaking.

Ensure excellent, standards-aligned STEM instruction in every classroom

Connections delivers engaging activities, investigations, and assessments aligned to the NGSS, Texas TEKS, Florida SASS, and Pennsylvania STEELS that support students in making sense of scientific phenomena through the use of science and engineering practices. At the high school level, Connections emphasizes hands-on investigation using Vernier wireless Go Direct® sensors.

Three-dimensional learning aligned with state standards:

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Texas TEKS

Florida SASS
Pennsylvania STEELS

Seamlessly integrate Connections into your science classrooms

Our expert team will align Connections activities, investigations, and assessments to your district’s scope, sequence, and pacing. The platform also integrates seamlessly with your existing systems—making Connections easy to implement and adopt across your science classrooms.

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Deliver inclusive learning that supports all students

Connections makes STEM learning more accessible with scaffolded instruction, activities at both emerging and achieving reading levels, and support for students of all abilities. Capabilities such as translation in 100+ languages, read-aloud functionality, and Immersive Reader integration help every learner engage with confidence.

Give teachers more time to focus on high‑impact activities

Save time with ready-to-use activities and assessments aligned with your curriculum, educator instructional guides, autograding, and LMS integration. With Connections, teachers can focus more time on supporting students’ learning.

Gain critical insight into students’ learning and adjust instruction as needed

Connections offers a full suite of assessments and customizable reports that provide insight into student progress and mastery. Teachers and administrators can monitor individual, class, school, and district progress—and make data-driven decisions to target instruction.
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Develop students’ proficiency with science and engineering practices

Connections high school investigations are designed to build students’ critical thinking and collaboration skills. Using Vernier Go Direct sensors to collect real experimental data, students engage in authentic scientific practices—such as asking questions, developing models, analyzing data, and constructing explanations—while deepening their understanding of core concepts.

Boost student motivation with gamified learning

Connections enhances the learning experience with built-in gamification tools—such as points, badges, and leaderboards—that motivate students and celebrate progress. These features help keep learners engaged and invested in their educational success.

Take a Tour

Connections engages students in the exploration of real-world phenomena by enabling them to observe and interact with bulk properties and their atomic-level causes. Through the combination of digital content, simulations, and hands-on investigation, students develop evidence-based explanations of phenomena and draw connections to their own lives.

Accessible. Relevant. Inclusive.

Each Connections lesson is built upon the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), aimed at ensuring that all students can access and participate in a meaningful way. Lessons are designed by the Vernier team and then reviewed by the Lesson Advisory Board (LAB), a group of seasoned educators with expertise in creating culturally inclusive learning experiences. The Connections LAB works with our Vernier team to identify opportunities to improve relevancy and inclusivity within each lesson.

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The Vernier STEM Classroom

Connections supports the Vernier STEM Classroom—an integrated approach to ensuring a high-quality and accessible STEM education for all high school students. The Vernier STEM Classroom brings together our hardware, software, content, assessment, professional development, and technical support to help teachers deliver an engaging and impactful learning experience in their science classrooms.

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Connections Testimonial

“I recommend Vernier Connections. My students like how concise the lessons are and the embedded scaffolding supported their use of the sensors. Plus, there are several checks for understanding along the way to help clarify any misconceptions students have.”

Kyle Thompson
Science Dept. Chair, Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska

Interested in using Connections at your school or district? Request a demo today.

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