UMaine museums, planetarium support remote instruction, learning
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University of Maine museums and planetarium have a rich library of online resources available to support remote K-12 instruction during the pandemic.
According to a news release from UMaine News based in Orono, the Page Farm and Home Museum offers Virtual Field Trip Experiences, via Zoom, to school groups, homeschool groups, and college classes. Groups can take an introductory tour, select a virtual visit topic, or request a program tailored to specific curricular needs by calling the museum at 207-581-4100. Online resources and a Whatz-It? challenge also are available to supplement remote learning for students of all ages.
University of Maine museums and planetarium have a rich library of online resources available to support remote Kâ12 instruction during the pandemic.
The Page Farm and Home Museum offers Virtual Field Trip Experiences, via Zoom, to school groups, homeschool groups, and college classes. Groups can take an introductory tour, select a virtual visit topic, or request a program tailored to specific curricular needs by calling the museum at 207.581.4100. Online resources and a Whatz-It? challenge are also available to supplement remote learning for students of all ages.
The Versant Power Astronomy Center offers a wide array of Virtual Astronomy Experiences to support online exploration of the universe for schoolchildren of every age. Maineâs Wondrous Night Sky, Planet Parade, Mysterious Moon and Me, and Voyage Through the Universe are a few of the lessons available â all are supplemented with age-appropriate resources from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad