Schoolyard SITES

2024 Schoolyard SITES teachers and volunteers posing in classroom
Schoolyard SITES inspires students to explore the natural world in New Hampshire
The professional development program pairs elementary school teachers with UNH Extension science volunteers to implement citizen science projects
In spring 2024, teachers and volunteers from across New Hampshire convened for another successful Schoolyard SITES showcase. The showcase provided spa... Learn More
NH teachers presenting panel
New Hampshire Teachers and Volunteers Inspire Students Through Citizen Science
Inquiry-based Schoolyard SITES aligns with NGSS standards
Schoolyard SITES is a UNH Cooperative Extension and Leitzel Center professional development program. The program partners science-based Extension volu... Learn More
Three teachers with clipboards pointing up towards the sky
Schoolyard SITES Featured in the National Science Foundation’s STEM for All Video Showcase
The innovative program partners volunteers with elementary school teachers to support students’ science investigations
The innovative program partners volunteers with elementary school teachers to support students’ science investigations Learn More
Four teachers collaborate outside in front of trees
UNH Seeks Merrimack Valley Partners for Elementary School Science Program
Schoolyard SITES brings citizen science to schools through teacher-volunteer partnerships
Schoolyard SITES brings citizen science to schools through teacher-volunteer partnerships Learn More
Teacher Elaine Marhefka conducts research in the woods
Extension Volunteers Help Bring Citizen Science to NH Classrooms
Schoolyard SITES fosters community-based science education through teacher-volunteer partnerships
Schoolyard SITES fosters community-based science education through teacher-volunteer partnerships Learn More
students looking at rain gauge
Hands-on learning for citizen scientists
Students in multiple Rochester schools have taken on the roles of citizen scientists, thanks to a partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s Cooperative Extension and the Leitzel Center.
Students in multiple Rochester schools have taken on the roles of citizen scientists, thanks to a partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s C... Learn More
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UNH Experts Come Together to Improve New Hampshire Education
A multidisciplinary team of professionals are the backbone of Schoolyard SITES
A multidisciplinary team of professionals are the backbone of Schoolyard SITES Learn More
School-aged children participate in a science project. Three children are walking in a grassy area near a stream and are holding nets to collect specimens.
UNH Receives Grant to Improve Science Education in New Hampshire
Project Connects Educators and Volunteers to Create Professional Development Opportunities

Project Connects Educators and Volunteers to Create Professional Development Opportunities Learn More