Each module is designed to help students learn about careers available in technology. The modules provide solid performance standards upon which the instructor can evaluate students as the progress through the curriculum. This is a competency-based, interactive, multimedia curriculum that is delivered by means of a compact disc. The disc contains all test, student activities, exercises, videos, animations, graphics, and hypertext features. Interdisciplinary projects are the heart of the program, engaging students in work that connects to subjects like history, literature, music, and technology.
Experience based units are vital in making connections significant to students.
The essence of the curriculum is to allow young people to make connections to the world around them through art, and communicate those connections through meaningful visual self-expression. The Goochland Middle School Band program exposes students to a variety of musical styles as they try to master their wind or percussion instrument. Tone, intonation, technique, rhythm, musicianship and phrasing are all emphasized as essential elements of music. Objectives are approached sequentially. Discipline, group cooperation, and group goals are discussed and developed.