We Have What You Need
We provide resources grounded in research and offer professional learning opportunities to increase educators’ content knowledge, teaching strategies and confidence in the K-12 classroom and informal settings.
Schoolyard SITES
Extension natural resources volunteers paired with K-6 teachers to explore, develop and implement citizen science projects.
BELS in NH
Building Equity Leaders for STEM (BELS)- A new program for STEM teachers grades 6-10. Includes leadership skills, equity pedagogies and STEM instruction.
Teaching Through Inquiry & Science Practices
K-12 teacher workshops focused on inquiry-based instruction and the Next Generation Science Standards science and engineering practices.
Mental Health First Aid®
An 8-hour training teaching how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Scheduled Trainings
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September 7th, 2022, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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September 15th, 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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September 21st, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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September 22nd, 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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September 29th, 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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October 5th, 2022, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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October 13th, 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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October 27th, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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October 27th, 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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November 2nd, 2022, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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November 10th, 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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November 16th, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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December 7th, 2022, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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December 8th, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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March 9th, 2023, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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May 4th, 2023, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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May 11th, 2023, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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May 18th, 2023, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Activities for K-12 Educators
- An Outdoor Science Activity as Buds Begin to Grow (March-May) [STEM Activity]
- Pillbugs: An interactive investigation into animal behaviors [STEM Activity]
- Bark and Leaf Rubbings [4-H Activity]
- Be a Field Scientist and Map Your Own Backyard [STEM Activity]
- CoderZ Resources for 4-H, Online Robotics and Coding
- Creating Belonging on a Virtual Meeting [tip sheet]
- Mysteries Can Help Children Understand Science. Here’s How. [Activity]
- NH 4-H Cares [4-H Activity]
- NH 4-H Virtual Community Center
- Stream Safari - a video series for self-guided exploration [video]
- Tracking Flowering Plants and Pollinators [STEM Activity]
STEM Discovery Lab
Exceptional learning for youth and educators in the Queen City area. See Location
We train volunteers in specialty areas who can present in classrooms, clubs and other educational settings - enriching the learning environment.
4-H STEM DOCENTS
Professionals and experts in science and technology fields trained and available to enhance teaching.
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Marine Docents
Highly-trained volunteers are an excellent guess speaker in an classroom or club to discuss an ocean or estuary issue.
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Extension specialists work closely with Leitzel Center experts who facilitate partnerships and initiate programs with the goal of developing educators' knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering concepts, along with human learning strategies—developing learners who experience the joy of discovery and the challenge of understanding; providing learning environments that support active engagement.
