Overview

​The South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics & Science (SCCMS) is pleased to offer Duke Energy Science Night resources to K-5 schools in the Duke Energy service area of South Carolina (see map below). The program is now in year 3 for the 2023-2024 school year after two highly successful years since the program launched in 2021. Schools which hosted events during SC STEM Education Month in the Spring of 2023 found the resources to be a great way to engage students and families in the joy of experiencing science and other STEM learning. 
 
The Duke Energy Foundation has generously increased support of this project which has allowed SCCMS to increase the number of kits offered in each successive year. In 2023-2024, 50 Duke Energy Science Night kits are being awarded to schools through an application process that includes a review of school need, demographics, and location. The kit includes hands-on activities, a planning guide, activity instructions and materials for up to 200 participants along with planning guidance from SCCMS staff. School events will be scheduled to coincide with the celebration of SC STEM Education Month 2024 (March 14 – April 14).
If you have questions, please contact the DESN Coordinator by email. 

Kit Contents

What's included with a Duke Energy Science Night Activity Kit?
  • Ten activities aligned with K-5 Science Standards 
  • Activity guides (detailed instructions, explanations of the science, and South Carolina standards connections)
  • Activity supplies (materials for 200 students to perform each of the activities)
  • Planning guide (helpful instructions on how to organize a science event)
  • Unlimited access to downloadable digital resources (including Spanish versions of documents)
  • Promotional materials (including a banner, flyer templates, and give-aways to build excitement)
  • Support webinars for event planning
  • Email and phone support
  • Cost of materials procurement, packing and shipping
*Kits are produced through a partnership with NCSciFest.

Timeline for 2023-2024

  • August 25 – September 22: Application period for 2024 activity kits
  • October 13: Schools who applied for kits notified of status via email
  • October 27: Selected schools confirm acceptance of kit
  • November 17: Selected schools confirm scheduled date for event
  • January – February: Support webinars offered by SCCMS
    • January 25 @ 3:30 PM Webinar #1 – Kick-off and Overview of Program
    • February 8 @ 3:30 PM Webinar #2 – Event Planning Tips and Ideas
    • February 27 @ 3:30 PM Webinar #3 – Exploring the Activities
  • February (early): Activity kits ship to schools
  • March 14 – April 14: Schools use kits to host Duke Energy Science Night event in celebration of SC STEM Education Month
  • April 25: Evaluation and feedback due to SCCMS
  • May 2 @ 3:30: Webinar #4: Wrap-up and Program Feedback

Past Events

View the impacts of Duke Energy Science Nights from prior years.