One semester covers seven modular lessons. Students who take the course all three years of middle school will work at all 21 of the modules. Carney said a computer keeps track of which modules each student has taken so that no one will ever repeat one. In addition to the computers and software, the class uses other equipment to help instruct the students, like a wind turbine which Sheumaker said works like a small wind tunnel, a robot arm named Sam, a solar oven and audio broadcasting equipment. Equipment in shop and home economics classes, like a drill press and oven, is also incorporated into the new program.
Students get the opportunity to bake, cook and build small rockets and wooden race cars.
Whenever students enter the class, they are supposed to check the scrolling message on an electronic message board. This board tells the students what session of the module they are supposed to work on. This method is used so the students can get to work immediately. The computer software instructs students on assigned activities with words and audio and video recordings. The software also quizzes students with problems relating to a module's theme, many of which require the use of math skills.