Emphasis is placed on student-directed study and evaluation of a technological concept or application of technological tools. The assessment is structured to assure student identification of integrated science, mathematics, and language arts objectives. This course can be used for Technology Education career studies for students who have completed three technical credits in a career major. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities allow students to pursue in-depth research and experimentation within technical and engineering fields. This course is designed to introduce students to land, water, air, and space transportation through experimentation and model making.
Emphasis is placed on defining problems, designing, constructing, and testing prototypes.
Activities are structured to integrate the physical sciences and mathematics. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in technical or engineering careers in transportation related fields.