Engaging and Inclusive Three‑Dimensional Learning in Every Science Classroom
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Vernier Connections® powered by Penda boosts science achievement by combining phenomena‑based activities with hands-on investigations and standards‑aligned assessments across elementary, middle, and high school. Every lesson and assessment is handcrafted from the NGSS and aligned to state performance standards.
The platform enables your district to:
Deliver consistent, standards‑aligned instruction at every school.
Monitor and respond to student learning progress.
Support students with built-in accessibility and personalized learning tools.
Save teachers time on planning and grading.
Standards-Aligned Science Excellence in Every Classroom
Hands-On Investigations That Build Science and Engineering Practices
Inclusive, Accessible Learning for All Students
Actionable Insights and Progress Monitoring
Time-Saving Tools for Teachers and Administrators
Gamified to Drive Motivation and Engagement
“My students love when we use Connections. They’re much more engaged. The discussions that they have about the data and how to analyze it have gone up tenfold.”
— Rebecca Orcutt, Science Department Chair and Physics Teacher, Odessa High School, TX
Science instruction designed to engage students and boost outcomes.
Vernier Connections® powered by Penda integrates
with the tools your district already uses.
Hands-On Learning with Vernier Sensors
For grades 6–12, Vernier Connections® activities integrate hands-on investigations using Go Direct® wireless sensors—bringing experimental data collection into digital learning across physics, chemistry, biology, and middle school science. When students collect and analyze their own data, concepts become clearer, more relevant, and easier to connect to the real world.
Progress Monitoring and Actionable Insights
The platform provides teachers with real-time insight into student understanding, and district leaders gain visibility across classrooms, schools, and grade levels—before gaps widen.
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High-Quality Science for Every Student
Make rigorous science instruction accessible to every learner in your district. Lessons within the platform include built-in supports for differentiated reading levels, translation in 100+ languages, flexible accessibility tools, and multiple modes of engagement.
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