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*Individual Memberships available at Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Nature only. **Family Museum Memberships at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham are $130 ***Guest passes are available for Family Memberships only. |
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Education Studio
Serving Pre K-12 Educators
Uniquely located adjacent to Discovery Place Science, Discovery Place Education Studio provides customized professional development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to educators across the region.
Programs
Let's talk about how we can partner to build the future of STEM education
Project-Based Learning
Journey into project-based learning to give students an enriched educational experience
More Than an Hour of Code
Learn to utilize Makey Makey and Micro:Bit for code-focused lessons in the classroom
3D Design and Printing
Join us in learning to use 3D Printing to support transformative learning in your classroom
Active Learning in the Middle School Math Classroom
Re-imagine your middle school math classroom
Digital Fabrication
Learn how to use 3D modeling software and vector-based design tools
Summer Leadership Institute
Get hands-on with cutting-edge technology and teaching techniques
Showcases
Engage your teachers in an annual Innovative Teaching Showcase to display the impact your efforts are making on the community.
Workshops
Hands-on and minds-in activities on everything from 3D Printing, Coding, Robotics and Early Childhood Engineering to problem based learning strategies that supports literacy.
Consultation
Aided development in planning of new facilities, instructional models, cultural shifts and vision setting that builds a strong culture of STEM learning.
Coaching
Individualized coaching to help teachers grow their effectiveness in lesson planning, execution and educational leadership.
Partners
Inspiring educators through partnerships with over 150 schools, districts and organizations throughout the Carolinas
Cabarrus County tackles problem-based learning
Education Studio partnership energizes teachers
Teaching Coding to High School Students
Discovery Place Education Studio works with Florence School District One on a new coding curriculum in high schools.
Making Hands-on Math Experiences
How the Education Studio made hands-on math activities to help Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools students visualize math.
Getting here
Discovery Place Education Studio is located adjacent to Discovery Place at Bank of America STEM Center for Career Development at 300 N Poplar St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Parking is available in the Discovery Place Parking Deck for cars and vans with clearance less than 7'8". For handicap accessible parking arrangements, please call 704.372.6261 x505.
The entrance to Discovery Place Education Studio is on Poplar Street between 6th and 7th Sts. Upon exiting Discovery Place Parking Deck, head west for approximately ½ block and follow the signs to the entrance.
Educator Memberships
Discounted Memberships available for North and South Carolina educators to enjoy our Museums all year long.