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wide variety of equipment and services for classrooms and labs. The exhibit hall is open Thursday from 10:30–4:00 and Friday from 9:00–4:00. The Host City Charlotte’s boosters boast of its being a dynamic city that will appeal to all visitors: “Truly a dynamic city, the changing face of Charlotte will surprise you. Walk along the bustling streets of Center City, step aboard the Historic Charlotte Trolley in South End, or stroll along the tree-lined streets of Dilworth to experience the warmth and Southern hospitality visitors to the Queen City have come to know.” In addition to restaurant offerings that range from haute cuisine to down-home Southern fare, the city has a number of other attractions. Highlights include Discovery Place, one of the top hands-on science museums in the nation, which provides ever-changing, entertaining facilities that foster experiences in areas ranging from life science to space exploration. More than a half-mil- lion people visit Discovery Place, its IMAX Dome Theatre, and the Charlotte Nature Museum each year. Charlotte is also home to the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC). Located on the banks of the Catawba River, the Center is the world’s largest artiﬁcial whitewater river and an ofﬁcial U.S. Olympic training site. The USNWC is a nonproﬁt dedicated to promoting healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles. The 307-acre public adventure-sport facility includes whitewater rafting and kayaking, mountain biking and hiking trails, a climbing center and a ropes course. Olympiccaliber athletes, weekend warriors, and casual observers share this world-class sports and training center. Whether you want to play hard or relax on the river’s edge, the USNWC offers a great place to take it outside. In addition, ACTE offers car-racing fans the opportunity to tour the Penske Racing facility in nearby Mooresville. Convention goers who take the tour will learn about the Penske Racing and Snap-On education partnerships, then take a walking tour of the facility and racing garage. This year’s ACTE convention presents a great way to enhance your skills and knowledge, get inspired, interact with peers—and have some fun. For more information, visit http://acteonline.org/convention/ index.cfm Need Tools? Need Supplies? Buy your classroom needs from advertisers! They make your free subscription possible! www.techdirections.com CONVENTION PREVIEW 25 Photo courtesy of Visit Charlotte http://www.acteonline.org/content.aspx?id=936 http://www.7corners.com http://www.7corners.com http://www.techdirections.com

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Tech Directions - November 2008 Technically Speaking Contents Direct fromWashington The Report Technology’s Past Technology Today Mastering Computers Exploring Engineering—Pros Can Help Make It Real Challenge Students to Design an Energy-Efficient Home CTE Teacher Succession—Insuring a Smooth Transition Reservoir High’s TE Site Wins Web Site of the Month ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo— Racing Toward Charlotte Hands-On Activities More than Fun

Tech Directions - November 2008

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