Teacher Workshops

Targeting NH State Science Frameworks and NECAP assessment, the topics of our professional development workshops will assist you in your efforts to be well informed with content knowledge and practically equipped to teach these required topics.
9 AM to 3:30 PM. $75 includes a six contact-hour certificate. Graduate Credit available from Plymouth State University ($135 per credit and $25 per registration form). Call 603-271-7827 for more details and to register.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for each reservation.

Oct 13 (4:30-8:30 PM) - Observing the Fall Sky & Tools of the Astronomer I
NASA consultant and engineer Dr. David Atkinson will present a session on how astronomers used the Gallileo spacecraft’s visit at Jupiter and are currently using the Cassini Spacecraft at Saturn. more...

Nov 10 - Earth's Changing Climate
Look at the past, present and possible future scenarios for the changing climate of our home planet. more...

Dec 8 - Astronomy & Space Science Concepts
From simple observation of the Moon, Sun, stars and planets, to the electromagnetic spectrum, space missions, space weather, and spectroscopy, this workshop will focus on what you need for your grade level. more...

Jan 12 - Our Solar System
Explore planetary characteristics and movement patterns in our solar system. more...

Feb 9 (4:30-8:30 PM) - Observing the Winter Sky & Tools of the Astronomer II
We will learn how to navigate the stars, constellations and planets of the beautiful winter night sky. more...

Mar 9 - Meet the Scientists: A Look at Scientific Inquiry
Meet scientists involved in astronomy, astrophysics and space exploration. Learn how they approach a mission, formulate questions, and plan how to answer those questions. more...

Apr 13 - Space Exploration: Past, Present & Future
In honor of the upcoming 50 th anniversary of Alan Shepard’s historic flight into space, we will look at the history of both manned and unmanned space exploration. more...

May 11 - Comets, Asteroids & Meteors
This workshop will take a close look at some of the smaller members of our solar system. How is a comet different from an asteroid or meteor? What causes meteor showers? more...

Teacher Workshops generously sponsored by National Grid.