Students use problem-solving techniques to make decisions when emergencies arise. Students understand the importance of city management, emergency management, and governing bodies within a city. They also determine how to provide services to affected residents and design a plan to build a new bridge. Community lets students experience the workings of a local government, and educational and industrial organizations. Through Team challenges, students learn how these institutions contribute to the welfare of the community.
Students actively participate in the decision-making processes necessary to run a city effectively.
They learn about the governing body, city management, emergency services, government funding, water and waste departments, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, and modes of transportation. Education Harbor - Students discover the structure and general workings of education and administration. They begin to understand authority, finance, transportation, learning styles, nutritional guidelines, and organization of schools. Industry Harbor - Students learn about the impact industry has on a community. They look at how industries are classified and see examples of those classifications.