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The Small Town, Big STEM video series presents interviews with scientists from rural communities in Appalachia who now work in a variety of STEM fields. They are designed to promote science identity and increase STEM self-efficacy among high school students. … [More]

A PDF worksheet to follow up N.O.V.E.L. gameplay This worksheet allows a scaffolded way for students to reflect on their experiences while playing N.O.V.E.L. Combine with the glossary document for additional support.

A PDF of vocabulary and scientific terms used in the board game N.O.V.E.L. This glossary document contains vocabulary and science terms that are used in the board game N.O.V.E.L. It can be provided to players prior to or during gameplay… [More]

This handout assists teachers in writing SMART goals for their PEAS modules.

The Preschool Education in Applied Sciences (PEAS) team will engage participating Head Start and NC Pre-K program staff (lead teachers, teacher assistants, center aides, center administrators, education specialist, health specialists) in an in-service training on October 23, 2023. Training will… [More]

The PEAS Healthy Eating Activities are short, 20-minute activities that consist of reading a book about a vegetable and completing a short cooking activity with preschool children in the classroom. Each of the activities are focused on a vegetable that… [More]

The PEAS Teaching Guide introduces the PEAS Practices, provides model science learning activities featuring healthy foods, and provides content-specific background information related to featured life science topics. Each of these features of the guide was designed to serve as a… [More]

An informational student reading about regenerative medicine. This reading details tissue injuries, cell biology, stem cells, and future implications for this medical technique!

This lesson plan is designed to help students review their knowledge of the human immune system through an interactive game called, Defend Your Body. Students will explore instances in which the body’s immune system may malfunction. The first par of… [More]

This lesson is designed to be used with the Charles Darwin Synthetic Interview app. This is a paid app which is available for both iOS and Android devices. A free version of the app, is also available, along with a… [More]

Lesson plan for use with Charles Darwin Synthetic Interview- Lite Version This lesson is designed to be used with the Charles Darwin Synthetic Interview Lite app. This is a free app which is available for both iOS and Android devices…. [More]

Lesson plan about adaptation, co-evolution, and environmental pressures. Lesson plan about adaptation, co-evolution, and environmental pressures Students head outside for a game of Predator and Prey in this lesson. Students assume the roles of predators, prey, and resources in this… [More]

Lesson plan about artifical selection and genetic variation Veggie Variation explores the concepts of artificial selection and domestication as they apply to some of the most common vegetables we eat. Students learn about the famous pea plant experiments conducted by… [More]

Lesson plan about divergent evolution, adaptation, and environmental pressures. Unique Beak Physique is a fun and engaging lesson where students learn about the concepts of natural selection, adaptation, and divergent evolution. Students participate in a game that simulates competition for… [More]

Activity guide about adaptation, natural selection, and speciation. This short, 5 minute activity can be used in conjunction with some of the other evolution lessons listed here or as a stand alone activity for younger children. Through the use of… [More]