THEMES AND PROBLEMS

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dragster
Essays on Technology
Forensic Technology
Inventions and Innovations
Mass Production
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Technology
Microcontroller Design

Dragster

Address weights and lengths only; there are no special design challenges.

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

Create a product that enhances the daily productivity of a middle school student.

Mass Production

Pet supply storage tower

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

Medical Drugs and Genetics: Why do some people respond to medicines differently than others?

Microcontroller Design

Interactive gift box

HIGH SCHOOL

Video Game Design
Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
Webmaster

Video Game Design

Kid’s game, 2 to 4 players, playable on one (1) screen and one (1) keyboard at a time

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.