Sponsored Archive: From Local Data to Global Phenomena: Hands-On Climate Science Investigations, April 21, 2025

Ready to engage your high school physics, biology, earth science, and environmental science students in meaningful climate investigations?  Join Vernier biology and physics experts Colleen McDaniel and Fran Poodry, along with Vernier Trendsetter and PLTW Master Teacher Jennifer Klecatsky, to explore hands-on investigations that connect students with real-world data. Whether your students are analyzing atmospheric data outside, testing water quality in a local watershed, or modeling global phenomena in the classroom, we’ll show you how real-time data collection can deepen their understanding of the world around them.

As a participant, you will:

  • Learn how to demonstrate climate change impacts using the Go Direct® CO2 Gas Sensor to analyze atmospheric changes
  • Master strategies for investigating urban heat islands and microclimates in your local area, helping students understand how human activities impact their environment 
  • Discover techniques for measuring water quality to assess the health of local water systems
  • Explore methods for teaching renewable energy concepts using the Go Direct Energy Sensor and Go Direct Pyranometer to analyze solar panel efficiency

To participants - by registering for this Sponsored Web Seminar, you understand that the sponsoring organization will receive your email address to potentially follow up with you regarding product and service information that may be of interest.

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

We invite you to register for upcoming web seminars at NSTA.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I enjoyed how all three speakers gave examples of how their lessons were applicable to daily life."
  • "I enjoyed the engagement with participants in the discussion thread. The web seminar was well coordinated and put together, making this a valuable learning experience!"
  • "I enjoyed the quick response from the guest speaker and very attentive to the questions in the chat. The feedback on bringing back fun to science."
  • "I really enjoy the videos that we got to see, as well as the lab we got to observe during the seminar. Watching what the teachers are talking about makes it easier for me to understand the topic better."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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