Schoolyard SITES

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Bringing Citizen Science to Schools Through Teacher-Volunteer Partnerships

Schoolyard SITES (Schoolyard Science Investigations by Teachers, Extension Volunteers and Students) partners UNH Extension science-based volunteers with NH elementary teachers. Together, they explore, develop, and implement citizen science projects that relate to New Hampshire's natural world and engage elementary students in NGSS-aligned, inquiry projects in the schoolyard.

What is Citizen Science? 

A process by which both professional and volunteer scientists collaborate to investigate the world around them.

Collaborative workshops led by UNH education and citizen science professionals support teacher-volunteer teams design a project for students, as well as contribute to science education improvement research.

Learn more about Schoolyard SITES
Join us on Zoom for an information session. 

Monday, April 15, 2024, 4:00-4:30 pm   REGISTER

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:00-4:30 pm   REGISTER

Schoolyard SITES is made possible by the National Science Foundation (NSF Grant No. 1721133) and in partnership with the UNH Leitzel Center.

Teachers

Are you an elementary school teacher interested in collaborating with a UNH Extension science volunteer on a schoolyard citizen science investigation with your students? Learn more

Teachers Apply

Now accepting applications. Review will begin on April 10th on a first come basis.

Volunteers

Are you an Extension volunteer looking to share your passion for nature and work collaboratively with an elementary school teacher to help N. H. children learn science? Learn More

Volunteers Apply

Now accepting applications. Review will begin on April 10th on a first come basis.

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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
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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
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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
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Guide to Choosing Locally Relevant Citizen Science Projects for the Classroom
This guide will help users to critically examine potential citizen science projects to determine whether they are easily adapted for use in a classroo... Learn More
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Schoolyard SITES Volunteer Service Agreement
Title:   Schoolyard SITES Extension Science Volunteer

Purpose:

Provide expertise in the field of natural resources on a... Learn More
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Schoolyard SITES Overview
UNH Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Joan and James Leitzel Center, has received a National Science Foundation Discovery Research PreK-1... Learn More