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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…
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…
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…
Male fruit fly (Drosophila Melanogaster) on a blade of grass

Mar 25, 2024

Teacher Innovator Spotlight: Christine Sudzina’s inquiry-based learning unit on the life cycle of fruit flies ignites students’ curiosity in science

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.⸺Over six weeks, students in Christine Sudzina Schut’s classroom at Culbreth Middle School with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools observed the life cycle of fruit flies through stereoscopes. The seventh-graders learned the research lab technique of inducing a chill coma in fruit flies for observation. They recorded their observations in data tables and discussed…
Angela Ramey Peel takes a selfie with her students.

Feb 9, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in the Classroom: Angela Ramey Peel’s innovative approach to engaging students in math and science

Kenan Fellows plan and execute inventive lessons that ignite students’ curiosity, prompt critical thinking and involve them in inquiry-based learning. Our Teacher Innovator Spotlight showcases a Kenan Fellow making noteworthy contributions in their classrooms and inspiring students to contribute towards shaping a better future. This month, we highlight Angela Ramey Peel who uses storytelling to…