University of New Hampshire STEM Teachers' Collaborative

05/13/2020

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

05/13/2020

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

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

05/12/2020

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

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

04/14/2020

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:

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.

04/02/2020

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

Lock meeting and chat, restrict screen sharing & more: Here are some best practices for securing your virtual classroom using Zoom.

03/26/2020

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!

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...

03/25/2020

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/

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...

03/18/2020

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.

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...

03/17/2020

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

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...

03/17/2020

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

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...

03/16/2020

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!

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...

03/13/2020

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.

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