North Carolina Guide for Teachers
If you are a teacher you know how difficult 
it is to keep your students interested. Spark
their interest by showing them places first hand
to increase their understanding of North Carolina history and science. Below are a few places for fieldtrips and to discuss with your students. Feel free to link to and share this page.
Asheville – Pack Place is the place to visit whether you teach science, art, health or geology. You can see the rare gems at the earth science museum, learn how to draw
cartoons at the Art Museum and learn health
tips at the Health Adventure.
Old Salem – Bakeries, professional craftsmen, historic locations and tours are a great way to learn about the Moravian community that began here in 1766. The area is the site of one of America’s most realistic and well documented communities.
Old Salem Alamance / Burlington Area – Alamance Battleground is a historic site that commemorates when the Royal Gov. William Tryon defeated an armed rebellion is May of 1771. Throughout the year there are re-enactments and a colonial living week in October.
Charlotte: Discovery Place – For hands on learning fun at its best spend a day here. You will see dinosaurs, learn about art and science, can watch a film at the OMNIMAX, visit the planetarium, walk through the rainforest, watch rat basketball and enjoy numerous hands-on exhibits.
Chapel Hill – Kidzu Children’s Museum – Especially for ages 8 to adult, this hands-on museum has many exhibits to encourage tactile learning.
Moorhead Planetarium & Science center – North Carolina's leading astronomy educational location. You can see a sundial, a rose garden, star theater, and numerous exhibits.
Raleigh – Exploris: compared to mini UN, you can learn about environmental concerns, communication, world travel and textiles at this interactive museum. Whether you teach 1st graders or seniors this is a must for your list of field trips.
Greensboro Children’s Museum – especially for preschoolers and elementary children, the museum offers hands on learning through its child-friendly grocery store, transportation area, communications centers and manipulative centers.
Atlantic Beach – North Carolina Aquarium at pine knoll shores with 40+ exhibits, divers, a 306,000 gallon living shipwreck, dive shows, animal programs and hands-on learning center where children can enjoy and explore science.
Oak Island Walkway and Nature Center – From the Talking Tree Trail to the Touch Tank, this walkway and nature center offer a chance to learn about the estuary system of North Carolina’s Coast.
Wilmington -The Battleship USS North Carolina – Visit the decks of the WWII battleship as you hear about the lives and experiences of its crew members.
Photo Credits: Old Salem by David Bjorgen - Free to Use Creative Commons; USS North Carolina Photo by Jake Wasdin |
