2010 NSTA/Vernier Technology Award Winners

Vernier would like to congratulate the 2010 award winners for their innovative ideas for the use of data-collection technology. These seven were judged by a panel of experts, appointed by NSTA, to be the best in their respective categories. The winners were formally recognized at the NSTA Awards Banquet in Philadelphia.

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Elementary

Making Science Matter

Judy Heitkamp 4th Grade Teacher Prarie Elementary School Worthington, MN

Synopsis

Judy will use Vernier data-collection technology with her 4th grade students to study how humans can affect the quality of the water supply in their community

Middle School Level

Sea Monkey Science

Nicole Ackerson 8th Grade Science Instructor Berkeley Preparatory School Tampa, FL

Synopsis

Nicole developed an innovative cross-curricular activity that connects biology, mathematics and engineering using LEGO® NXT® robotics and Vernier sensors.

Our Back Yard

Cynthia Ollendyke 8th Grade Science Teacher Peters Township Middle School McMurray, PA

Synopsis

Cynthia will have her students use Vernier probeware to determine if the area behind her school is environmentally healthy.

High School Level

Probing the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail

Steve Ahn Earth Science and Biology Teacher Abingdon High School Abingdon, VA

Synopsis

Steve plans to have his students use GPS and sensor data to predict the type of underlying base rock along the Virginia Creeper bike trial. This is Steve's second Vernier Technology Award.

The PIT Crew: Physicians In Training

Stephen Biscotte Anatomy & Physiology and Biology Teacher Cave Spring High School Roanoke, VA

Synopsis

Stephen has created a Physicians-In-Training program where he uses physiology sensors to incorporate real-world experiences into his anatomy and physiology curriculum.

Monitoring Water Quality in Retention Ponds

Deborah Carder Physical Science and Agricultural Science Teacher Fruitvale High School Fruitvale, TX

Synopsis

Deborah will have her students do water quality testing on the retention ponds located on school property.

College Level

Understanding the Significance of Light Curves

Brian Geislinger Physics Instructor Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL

Synopsis

Brian has his introductory astronomy students use a Light Sensor to measure small variations in light intensity in model solar systems he created.

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