THEMES AND PROBLEMS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Dragster
- Essays on Technology
- Forensic Technology
- Inventions and Innovations
- Mass Production
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Microcontroller Design
Dragster
Essays on Technology
Topic: Reducing our impact on the planet.
Subtopics:
- Reducing microplastics in our oceans
- Reducing forever chemicals in soil
- Reducing energy consumption for cooling in residential and commercial buildings as temperatures rise
Forensic Technology
Be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate, the following forensic concepts:
- Tool mark identification
- Hair and fiber analysis
- Forensic biometrics
Inventions and Innovations
Mass Production
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Statement: A vehicle must go forward at least ten (10) feet, then reverse to a full stop at seven (7) feet from the original starting line.
The floor surface for the 2025 National TSA Conference will be convention center concrete. The floor surfaces for state conferences may vary.
Medical Technology
Microcontroller Design
HIGH SCHOOL
- Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
- Webmaster
Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
Create a virtual reality (VR) simulation of a family vacation destination that includes experiences and activities that appeal to both young children and teenagers.
Webmaster
Topic: A restaurant (dine-in and carry-out) that specializes in vegetarian food
Challenge: Design a website for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Showcase the restaurant’s approach (such as farm-to-table, preparation processes, and sustainability) to the food served in the restaurant.