RootEd: Community-Connected Learning

Before electric cars were everywhere - before they were even viable - a group of students from Northampton County decided to make one. With no big budget, no state-of-the-art facilities, and no reason to believe they could compete with powerhouse technical teams, they showed up to the EV Grand Prix with something else: the certainty that they could. Thirty years later, we’re telling their story. A documentary series and mobile exhibit will bring Team Shocker’s journey to the next generation—the ones who will build the future of sustainable innovation. ?? Watch the first chapter unfold: https://lnkd.in/eCpzzYpN #TeamShocker #StudentInnovation #SustainableFuture #StudentInnovation #RealWorldLearning #NCSustainability #EcoFriendlyProjects #NCProjectBasedLearning

It’s wonderful to see how these beautiful butterflies support our local ecosystems—nature's pollinators at work, helping plants thrive in North Carolina!

Have you heard the story of Shocker - North Carolina's Original Electric Race Car? In March of 1995, students, teachers, and partners from northeastern NC built and raced their electric race car, Shocker, in the EV Grand Prix in Phoenix, AZ. They shocked everyone by winning. In honor of the 30th anniversary of their first national and international victories, we are bringing their story (and at least one of their cars) back to life through a documentary series and mobile exhibit. Check out the teaser, and visit our website, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/exUvVe2e Constructive Learning Design

Have you heard the story of Shocker - North Carolina's Original Electric Race Car? In March of 1995, students, teachers, and partners from northeastern NC built and raced their electric race car, Shocker, in the EV Grand Prix in Phoenix, AZ. They shocked everyone by winning. In honor of the 30th anniversary of their first national and international victories, we are bringing their story (and at least one of their cars) back to life through a documentary series and mobile exhibit. Check out the teaser, and visit our website, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/exUvVe2e Constructive Learning Design

Check out this video to learn how McDowell County students created their own field guide, exploring outdoor safety, recreation, and the beauty of their community. Proceeds from the guide are being raised to support "Old Fort Strong" and help Old Fort Elementary, which was heavily damaged and won’t reopen until next school year. Watch now to see how local students are making a difference while supporting their school and community. https://lnkd.in/ejqs4Zmh #RootedNC #WNC #HurricaneRelief #CommunityImpact #VisitNC

The Make Your Field Guide challenge empowers students to be authors, illustrators, and researchers, creating real-world field guides. Tailored to fit your curriculum, we provide full support to make the project impactful. Ready to bring it to your classroom? Let’s do it! https://lnkd.in/eXPxvtWc #ProjectBasedLearning #RootedNC #StudentChallenge

Introducing the Make Your Field Guide Challenge, presented by RootEd! As part of our focus on North Carolina transportation and travel, we’re launching a new challenge for teams of teachers, students, and partners across North Carolina. Teachers, you bring your content expertise, energy, and course standards. We’ll work side-by-side with you to identify partners, integrate standards, and create a beautiful finished product. The result? A student-created travel or field guide that fills students, teachers, and communities with pride. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXPxvtWc