Ready, Set, Resilience: Supporting Kids, Teachers and Communities with Stories from Nature

Have you ever wondered why live oaks are shaped just so? This question kicks off the fable, “The Live Oak in the Wind,” which teachers use to help students understand how nature can adapt to disturbances, and they can, too. Join us to hear about Ready, Set, Resilience, a program designed for middle schoolers that uses stories from nature to learn about resilience. It started on the NC coast, when teachers and researchers came together to support kids after Hurricanes Florence and Dorian. Since then, we have expanded to Durham and were able to bring the program to the mountains to support teachers and kids immediately after Hurricane Helene. Come hear a story, learn about how teachers are using resources across the curriculum, and be inspired by kids sharing what they have learned with their communities. 

Dr. Liz DeMattia, Research Scientist and Director of the Community Science Initiative, Duke University Marine Lab
Dr. Kathryn Stevenson, Associate Professor and Director of the Environmental Education Lab, NC State University

The Lunchtime Discovery Series is produced by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs in partnership with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.