A Peace of Nature kits aim to foster a passion for STEM learning, art, and literacy in youth through hands-on activities.
Each kit will include:
A book directly related to an activity which features a typically excluded/underrepresented audience (e.g., girls in STEM, individuals with disabilities, Black scientists, etc.)
All the resources required for the feature activity
Video tutorials with detailed, step-by-step instructions
By addressing gaps in hands-on STEM learning and connecting young people to nature, we are establishing a STEM identity and encouraging diversity in the field.
Exciting news!
This fall we will be releasing a new kit focusing on environmental justice and growing your own food!
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Kids who received the kits have shared how they are like the characters in the books below
“I’m like the girl in the book because I’m a girl and I have a dream about what I want to be when I grow up.”
“I am like the chemistry scientist in the book because I love to bake which is considered to be chemistry.”
When asked how they are like the scientist in the video, kids replied with the following:
“She’s Black like me!”
“I am like the scientist in the video because
we both enjoy Marine Science.”
Meteorology Kit
Paleontology Kit
Astronomy Kit
Oceanography Kit
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The suncatcher activity includes an up-close examination of leaves and plants.
Recommended age/grade level: Preschool 3 to third grade, but welcome to all who are interested.
“I liked how we made it [the sun catcher] from nature. I’m like the girl in the book because I’m a girl and I have a dream about what I want to be when I grow up.” - Kennedy, age 6
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Learn how to be a Paleontologist and dig for fossils!
Recommended age/grade level: Kindergarten through third grade, but welcome to all who are interested.
“I learned that it takes hard work and time to find fossils but it was pretty cool. “ - Kai, age 6
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Learn the layers of the ocean, and the creatures that can be found there.
Recommended age/grade level: 1 through 4, but welcome to all who are interested.
“I never knew the ocean went so far down! It just keeps going and going . I wonder if scientist will ever know all the animals that exist.” - Veronica, age 7
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Learn to create constellations with just a few materials!
Recommended age/grade level: K through 5, but welcome to all who are interested.
“I learned about different constellations and their similarities and differences.” - Kamso, age 9
Make a donation.
All donations to A Peace of Nature Kits are welcome—these kits stimulate and drive our young students’ interest in STEM learning and sustainability. Feel free to contribute to the production of the kits or donate to sponsor a kit for someone you know.
