Teacher Guide
A Guide to QuanTime - for Teachers
Join classrooms around the country and across the world in dedicating one class period to a quantum activity. The activities are designed for K-12 learners and are a fun and easy introduction to the field of quantum science. Choose from hands-on activities, online games/activities, and printables. No teacher expertise in quantum science is required!
BEFORE THE EVENT
Step 1- Search for a QuanTime event in your area
Browse the QuanTime events in your area, see if your organization is participating in QuanTime, access activity materials, event promotional materials, and other helpful information!
Don’t see a QuanTime event in your area? No problem! Look through our list of activities, and pick your QuanTime activity.
Step 2- Pick a QuanTime activity
Browse the collection of quantum activities that were designed for K-12 learners. Choose from hands-on activities, online games and activities, and printables.
No teacher expertise in quantum science is needed!
Step 3- Prepare for your activity
- Pick the class period that you will do QuanTime. This may be at a special point in the year like World Quantum Day, or anytime it works for your scheduling.
- Try out the activity or play the game before teaching it during the QuanTime event. Each one includes a facilitation guide. These are made by the activity designers and vary from activity to activity.
- For hands-on activities: gather materials and/or plan for additional, if needed
- For online activities: Check that you have charged devices
DURING THE EVENT
Step 4- Do your QuanTime activity!
- Keep your eye on the clock to make sure you get through each of the activities that you have planned!
- Take photos and videos during the activity to share with families!
AFTER THE EVENT
Step 5- Next steps
Keep up the momentum after QuanTime!
- Share photos & videos from QuanTime in newsletters to families!
- Celebrate your students’ participation! Consider printing QuanTime certificates for students.
- Look for a survey about the event
- Try another quantum activity or online game in your classroom!
About QuanTime
The organization of QuanTime is supported under the NSF-funded program Q2Work and was designed in response to an increase in requests for informal quantum educational activities packaged for K-12, such as the APS PhysicsQuest Kits. The inaugural QuanTime took place in celebration of World Quantum Day 2022.