Role Model Resources

Visit K-12 Schools with We Are Montana in the Classroom

UM faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to join We Are Montana in the Classroom for visits to K-12 schools across our state. Here's how to become a UM role model:

Please fill out our short interest intake form.
We Are Montana in the Classroom will connect you with a teacher interested in hosting a UM role model in their classroom. You will have the opportunity to connect with the teacher in advance to plan for a successful visit.
We Are Montana in the Classroom will handle scheduling and will provide travel. Limited funding is available for purchasing educational supplies.

For more information, please contact Kit Smith at kit.smith@umontana.edu.

Tools to Start
Activity Resources
Personal Story Resources

Use this worksheet to help plan your classroom visit, from an introductory ice breaker to final questions and reflection.
Look at these questions to facilitate inquiry.
View the slide deck we use during our PD workshops. Contact Kit if you are interested in walking through the slides with us or in having us visit a department meeting.

Collaborate with We Are Montana in the Classroom to develop, refine, or practice an interactive activity that draws on your research or academic interests. Contact Kit Smith (kit.smith@umontana.edu) to learn more.

Toolkits

	Full Toolkit - research-based practices proven to remove barriers to access and quality STEM learning experiences.
	All Resources - strategies, tools, and activities to advance STEM education

Free Activities

	Science Projects - over 1200 projects, can sort by grade, cost, etc Hands-on Science Resources for Home and School
	Activity Database - also offer strategies and best practices
	Science Projects - over 500 projects, can sort by grade, topic, and type
	STEM Engagement Materials - emphasis on hands-on and social learning
	Database of nearly any DIY you can think of
	Full Collection - resource dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of Role Models in STEM Activity Sheets - puzzles, games, hands-on projects, and other activities

Check out this TechbridgeToolkit for tips on developing your personal story.

Examples of Personal Stories

Watch these role model's personal stories:

What did you find effective about their story? Did they keep it student-friendly?

Tools to Start

Use this worksheet to help plan your classroom visit, from an introductory ice breaker to final questions and reflection.
Look at these questions to facilitate inquiry.
View the slide deck we use during our PD workshops. Contact Kit if you are interested in walking through the slides with us or in having us visit a department meeting.

Collaborate with We Are Montana in the Classroom to develop, refine, or practice an interactive activity that draws on your research or academic interests. Contact Kit Smith (kit.smith@umontana.edu) to learn more.