Sponsored Archive: Fall Into Science: Seasonal Investigations with Vernier, October 20, 2025

From “puking pumpkins” to decomposing leaves, participants will explore biology, chemistry, and physics experiments that connect real-world phenomena with timely, hands-on learning.

In this web seminar participants will:

  • Explore engagement strategies that connect fall phenomena – like changing leaves or shorter daylight hours – two key science concepts
  • Get ready-to-use lesson ideas and resources for incorporating fall-themed experiments across science disciplines
  • See hands-on demonstrations of Go Direct sensors, including spectrophotometers, temperature probes, and gas sensors – plus expert tips for maximizing student learning
  • Discover how to turn everyday fall activities into meaningful data collection that aligns with standards and builds scientific thinking

Individuals who attend the live program will be entered to win a Go Direct Temperature Probe.

Feature products in this web seminar include:

  • Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer: Introduce your students to spectroscopy with the affordable Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer. Capable of connecting wirelessly or by USB, this device can easily collect a full wavelength spectrum (absorbance, percent transmittance, or intensity) in less than one second.
  • Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber: This is an optical fiber accessory designed exclusively for emission spectrum experiments with Vernier-branded spectrophotometers.
  • Go Direct Temperature Probe: The Go Direct Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose sensor that students can use to monitor temperature.
  • Go Direct Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe: The Go Direct Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe combines the power of multiple sensors to measure dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and atmospheric pressure.
  • Go Direct O2 Gas Sensor: The Go Direct O2 Gas Sensor measures gaseous oxygen concentration levels and air temperature. It is useful for a variety of biology and physiology experiments.
  • Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor: The Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor measures gaseous carbon dioxide concentration levels, air temperature, and relative humidity.

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 engagement points for attending the live program 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 the engaging labs that all of the speakers demonstrated. I felt that this kept my attention and focus throughout the event."
  • "I thought it was so well thought out. I really enjoyed the the different inputs from everyone and their different experiments!"
  • "It was very engaging, I liked all of the examples they showed and found the materials interesting. I didn't know about all of the free tools that we have access to so thank you for sharing that."

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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