Overview

Educators, as part of SC STEM Education Month (March 14, 2022 – April 11, 2022), you can host a fun science event for your students and their families. Now is the time to apply to receive a free kit that includes hands-on activities, a planning guide, activity instructions, materials for up to 200 participants, and planning guidance with South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics & Science (SCCMS) staff.

The Duke Energy Foundation sponsorship funds a limited number of kits to award at no charge. These are awarded to schools using an application process that includes a review of school need, demographics, and geography. Kits are available to elementary schools located in the Duke Energy service areas. See the map below.

Highlights from the 2022 Events

Thank you to North Carolina Science Festival and Duke Energy for their generosity and support of this project. Another thank you to the schools who participated and provided hands-on science learning experiences. Our 2022 events impacted over 6,000 students and we look forward to 2023! 
If you have questions, please contact Tracey Campbell, SCCMS Director of Special Projects by email or phone (843-274-4087).

Resources

  • Digital copies of the Planning Guide, Activity Guides, Instruction Sheets, and Table Cards are available for your event planning. 
  • Spanish translations (only available online) of the Activity Guides, Instruction Sheets, and Table Cards are available.
  • Be sure to check out the South Carolina Connections to provide your students with real world connections to SC people, businesses, and STEM stories related to the Science Night activities.

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)
  • Instructional webinars (including PD for teachers)
  • Email and phone support
  • Cost of materials procurement, packing and shipping
*Kits are produced through a partnership with NCSciFest.

Timeline for 2021-2022

  • (NOW CLOSED) October 18 – November 1: Application period for 2022 activity kits
  • November 8: Schools who applied for kits notified of status via email
  • November 15: Selected schools return kit acceptance form
  • January: Support webinars offered
  • February: Activity Kits ship
  • Mar. 14 – April 11: Schools use their Activity Kits to celebrate SC STEM Education Month
  • April 22: Evaluation and feedback due to SCCMS