STEM TLC Virtual Lesson Library...
science resources for at-home and in-school learning
The explorations are written using STEM TLC's PEP, or Phenomenon Exploration Protocol. PEPs are fomatted to be used during this time of virtual teaching and at home science learning, but also as a model of phenomenon-driven classroom instruction.
Exploration
Are deer and opossums friends?
life science, ecosystems, symbiosis, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
Why do these stones stay up?
physical science, balance, engineering, K-2
Exploration
Can lightning strike twice?
life science, weather, systems, 3-5, 6-8
Resource
Phenomena, resources, & assessments
resource, phenomena, standards, K-2, 3-5
Digital Text
A digital text all about bees
digital text, bees, pairs with Busy Bees PEP
Resource
Freely available, high-quality, science instructional materials
resource, lessons, simulations, K-2, 3-5-6-8
Exploration
Why do sunflowers follow the sun?
life science, plants, light, plant needs, K-2
Exploration
How can one tree be two trees?
life science, ecosystems, symbiosis, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
How do the sun, moon, and stars move?
Earth science, stars, sun, movement, K-2
Exploration
What makes a leaf a leaf?
life science, plants, classification, K-2, 3-5
Exploration
Why didn't the fries get moldy?
life science, human body, digestion, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
How do fireflies synchronize?
life science, ecosystems, communication, 3-5
Exploration
Can we inflate a balloon without blowing in it?
physical science, matter, chemical reaction, 3-5
Exploration
Why does the wind change direction?
Earth science, weather convection, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
Do insects flip better than Simone Biles?
life science, adaptations, insects, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
What affects evaporation?
Earth science, evaporation, water cycle, 6-8
Exploration
Why do airplanes leave lines in the sky?
physical science, atmosphere, matter, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
A graphic novel about virus transmission
life science, virus, human body, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
What is happening to the NC fish population?
life science, ecosystems, habitats, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
Why do bridges freeze before roads?
physical science, heat energy transfer, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
What do clouds tell us about the weather?
Earth science, clouds, weather, climate, 3-5
Exploration
Why is the grass wet when we wake up?
Earth science, condensation, water cycle, 3-5
What is this and how is it made?
Exploration
How can it be both rainy and sunny?
Earth science, weather, water cycle, 3-5
Exploration
Can we control out heart rate?
life science, human body, digestion, 3-5, 6-8
Exploration
Why can women do this and not men?
life science, center of gravity and mass, 3-5
Exploration
Why do these brothers look so different?
life science, heredity, genetics, 3-5, 6-8