Kramden Institute

Have you ever wondered what is inside of your computer? Today Zion visits Kramden Institute and builds his own computer.

8-CS-01 Understand the design of computing devices based on an analysis of how users interact with the devices.
68-CS-02 Design projects that combine hardware and software components to collect and exchange data.

Ellison Technologies

Technology does more today than ever before and will continue to more as we move into the future. Today we learn about some of the programmable technology that creates instrumental pieces to our every day lives and how robots help perform tasks that help create a better quality of life for us.

68-CS-03 Systematically identify and fix problems with computing devices and components. 4a. Students know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems 68-AP-03 Design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures including nested loops and compound conditionals.

NC A&T State University

Do farmers still sit on little stools and milk every cow in their dairy? Join us today to see how technology has revolutionized dairy farmers and how it makes cow happy to give us milk.

8.L.2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect living organisms.
8.L.2.1 Summarize aspects of biotechnology including:
• Specific genetic information available
• Careers
• Economic benefits to North Carolina
• Ethical issues
• Implications for agriculture

Weyerhaeurser Cool Springs

Forests are vital to the very existence of animals and humans. Today Riley visits a forest to learn about the necessity of sustainable forestry and its value, from habitats and food sources to the very air we breathe and products we use daily.

6.L.2.3 Summarize how the abiotic factors (such as temperature, water, sunlight, and soil quality) of biomes (freshwater, marine, forest, grasslands, desert, Tundra) affect the ability of organisms to grow, survive and/or create their own food through photosynthesis. EX.6.L.3 Understand the role of producers and consumers in an ecosystem. EX.6.L.3.1 Define producers and consumers. (that are everyday creatures in the forest) EX.6.L.3.2 Classify living things as either producers or consumers. (talk about humans as the consumers and trees as the producers)

Precision Swiss Products

How does an invention go from sketches on a napkin to a usable product? Zion visits Precision Swiss Products to learn about the engineering process and machines that make it possible.

68-CS-03 Systematically identify and fix problems with computing devices and components. 4a. Students know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems 68-

AP-03 Design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures including nested loops and compound conditionals.

NC State University

Can you imagine personal medical devices or your own electronics being powered by your body heat? Join Zion at NC State University to find out more about this cutting-edge research and development.

7.P.2 Understand forms of energy, energy transfer and transformation and conservation in mechanical systems.