Teaching Through Inquiry & Science Practices

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Fun hands-on activities and projects

A K-12 teacher workshop series focused on the fundamentals of inquiry-based instruction and the Next Generation Science Standards science and engineering practices. Educators, both formal and informal, experience scientific inquiry, including asking questions and carrying out an investigation, plus learn how to change existing science activities to integrate NGSS science and engineering practices.

Articles

Student with STEM robot
STEM Discovery Lab, led by Sarah Grosvenor, Recognized as Granite YMCA Community Partner of the Year
YMCA students in Manchester gain STEM skills with help of UNH Extension
Sarah Grosvenor, UNH Extension field specialist in science literacy and director of the UNH STEM Discovery Lab in Manchester, has been recognized for ... Learn More
A colorful meteor streaks across the sky
Tips on How to View the Leonid Meteor Shower
The Sky Guy AstroNotes for November 2020
The Sky Guy AstroNotes for November 2020 Learn More
John Gianforte looks through a telescope to study astronomy in the UNH Observatory
Real Astronomy in the Harry Potter Universe
Extension specialist John Gianforte uses Harry Potter examples to generate interest in astronomy
Extension specialist John Gianforte uses Harry Potter examples to generate interest in astronomy Learn More
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Resources

Pillbug
Pillbugs: An interactive investigation into animal behaviors [STEM Activity]
One of the many subjects that ecologists investigate is how living things interact with their environment.  One way we can study ecology is by explori... Learn More
Two children and a gull at the beach
Mysteries Can Help Children Understand Science. Here’s How. [Activity]
Activities for phenomena-based learning

Everyone loves a mystery, and science educators are taking advantage of the natural curiosity s... Learn More
What is Inquiry Teaching Methods?

 

 
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classroom at STEM Discovery Lab
Inquiry Teaching through Science Practices: Course Options
The Inquiry Teaching through Science Practices course can be tailored to fit your teachers' needs and schedule.  We also offer open enrollment co... Learn More
4-H In the School
4-H enriches learning inside the walls of the classroom while connecting the learning experience to the outside community. County 4-H programs can sup... Learn More