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Automated Robot Arm Assembly Line Manufacturing High-Tech Green Energy Electric Vehicles.

Dec 19, 2025

Automating Tasks with Simple Machines

Students will learn the concept of automation, understand how simple machines can be used for automation, and design and build a simple automated device using basic materials. In today’s rapidly advancing world, automation plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing industries, enhancing efficiency, and shaping the future of work. This lesson aims to introduce students to…
Close up image of a computer chip

Dec 19, 2025

Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in the Secondary Context

In this lesson, students will develop their problem-solving skills in the secondary context through computational thinking. Students are presented with challenges that require them to develop generalized strategies for addressing novel problems beyond the immediate scope of their understanding. Through the development of computational thinking, students are encouraged to step outside of their intellectual comfort…
Meteorologists sitting at a weather monitoring station

Dec 19, 2025

History of Weather Forecasting and Meteorology

1) Modeled after one of the “Great Lessons”  The History of Weather can be characterized as a theme-based unit to spark interest in children as they engage in the study of history and geography, through the development of a timeline. The timeline will showcase various civilizations that used weather forecasting. Connections can be made with…
Greenhouse

Dec 19, 2025

Building a ‘Green’ Greenhouse

This guide provides educators with the steps to build a solar-powered greenhouse on school campuses and tips for creating hands-on learning experiences that combine plant science with renewable energy. By integrating a solar-powered greenhouse into the school’s curriculum, educators can provide students with a practical understanding of how plants grow and how clean energy works.…
Red wolf

Dec 16, 2025

‘Who Would Win?’ Animal Adaptations

Students will utilize resources from experts/online/books about North Carolinian animals and create their own “Who Would Win?” book/Google Slides/Brochure, independently or in pairs. Students will focus on researching the adaptations of North Carolinian animals they choose to compare. This will be shared with a community audience, who will provide constructive feedback and provide a reference…