Innovation Station

Inspiring Creativity, Transforming Learning

Innovation Station is a new interactive space within the Free Store, where teachers can explore and collect materials to complement unique challenges. Each challenge is designed to inspire hands-on activities that encourage students to think critically and creatively in the classroom.

Each challenge presents a real-world problem, prompting students to develop innovative solutions by building or creating something new with the provided raw materials.

HOW IT WORKS

CHOOSE MATERIALS

Pick from various creative resources provided through local partnerships and a grant from Duke Energy | Piedmont Natural Gas to design your classroom's next innovative project.

EXPLORE CHALLENGES

Use our provided challenge cards or create your own to spark critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.

INSPIRE YOUR STUDENTS

Bring the materials to your classroom and watch your students engineer, create, and thrive!

BENEFITS OF INNOVATION STATION

Hands-On Learning & Engagement for Students

Enhanced Teaching Tools & Lesson Support for Teachers

Equity in Education & Resource Accessibility

How You Can Be Part of Innovation Station

Does your company produce a by-product that could be used in these unique challenges? Do you have an excellent contact for us to talk to? Contact Beth Cupp, Director of Philanthropy, or call 704-377-1740 ext. 4060 to get involved in our programming and bring innovative lessons to local students.

Thank you to our local partnerships and sponsors who brought Innovation Station to life!