University of New Hampshire STEM Teachers' Collaborative

What are you doing in an hour? Going (virtually) to the UNH Observatory! Learn what planets to observe right now hear some comet news, and get all of your burning astronomy questions answered. PJs encouraged as you join us for their FB Live event!
http://unh.me/EADV50zFwUH

Looks like clear skies tonight! Virtually join Director John Gianforte at the UNH Observatory for a live FB stream to discuss Comets Atlas and Swan, morning planets, and more. He'd love to answer your out-of-this-world questions too! http://unh.me/fJ1x50zFdiX

UNH Observatory Free viewing sessions for the public every first and third Saturday of the month, year round.

The UNH Observatory will be streaming live tomorrow night at 8:45 EDT! Join Director John Gianforte as he answers your questions about comets Atlas and Swan, the planets in the morning sky, and anything else about astronomy! http://unh.me/aq8F50zDVWa

UNH Observatory Free viewing sessions for the public every first and third Saturday of the month, year round.

Do you know an AP student who does not have access to a computer? The Amazon Future Engineers program is purchasing computers for AP students (in any subject, not just CS or STEM) not only to access the course and exam but also to keep for the future:

Don’t Have Internet or a Device for AP Classes and Exams? You’ll hear from a member of our customer service team in 2–3 days after completing this form. If you’re unable to submit the form, please email [email protected]. Go to the AP Exam Schedule for more information about this year’s exams.

NH teachers using Zoom - now that you're getting the hang of it, use these techniques to secure your virtual classroom:

Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom - Zoom Blog Lock meeting and chat, restrict screen sharing & more: Here are some best practices for securing your virtual classroom using Zoom.

NASA's STEM @ Home activities were just added to our resource bank: http://unh.me/VSOv50yWCEB
Lots of unplugged activities for kids and families to do at home together!

STEM Teachers' Collaborative Established in 2016, the STEM TC is an interdisciplinary effort across the University to coordinate and enhance our capacity to strengthen the STEM pipeline, with the primary goal of increasing K-­12 teachers’ expertise in computing, engineering and technology and extending the impact of excellen...

NH teachers and parents: This week's package from MIT's STEAM Ahead includes integrated math-sci-ELA-SS videos and activities for students K-undergrad to learn about modeling the spread of a disease like COVID-19: https://fullsteam.mit.edu/week-1-package-spread-of-disease/

Week 1 Package: Spread of Disease – MIT Full STEAM Ahead OverviewWe’re facing a global pandemic. Some people are working hard and making sacrifices to keep others safe. You’re sacrificing and protecting people right now, by staying home, away from others and practicing “social distancing.” This week’s package is designed for you to explore and l...

Teaching STEM either at home or online? Check out resources provided by White Mountain Science, and you! We have activities from online AP bio labs to preK math and engineering unplugged activities.

STEM Teachers' Collaborative Established in 2016, the STEM TC is an interdisciplinary effort across the University to coordinate and enhance our capacity to strengthen the STEM pipeline, with the primary goal of increasing K-­12 teachers’ expertise in computing, engineering and technology and extending the impact of excellen...

Have you tried by the amazing .lindsey from ? Great activities for your students or your own kids just using everyday household objects!

Engineering Activities for Kids (when Under Quarantine) Hello! I have no idea who might see this, so I wanted to introduce myself first. My name is Lindsey Nelson. I’m a mechanical engineer and engineering educator based in Washington, DC. Since October 2017, I’ve been offering online science and engineering classes for small groups of kids ages 5 to...

Check out our resource page for teaching and learning STEM online, with help from White Mountain Science, and others:

STEM Teachers' Collaborative The STEM TC is an interdisciplinary effort across the University to coordinate and enhance our capacity to strengthen the STEM pipeline, with the primary goal of increasing K-­12 teachers’ expertise in computing, engineering and technology and extending the impact of excellent STEM teachers to mo...

NH and Maine STEM Educators: Here is a list to get you started on moving STEM instruction online started by the UNH Leitzel Center: http://unh.me/4CqR50yN2zK
Please add resources that you are finding helpful!

Online resources for K12 STEM Teachers, Parents, and Students If you are adding to the list, please include the link, a short description of the resource, the targeted grade level(s) and who maintains the resource. Teacher Resources Resources for teaching online in general NH Department of Education’s resource page for educators Maine Department of Educa...

The http://unh.me/ngaH50yLmr9 Computer Science workshops for teachers, organized by and , originally scheduled for tomorrow, 3/14/20, are CANCELLED. The university has asked us to cancel all external events through 4/5/20.

Learn computer science. Change the world. Every student has the potential to change the world. Help them get started.