The academic program must be STEM focused; and designed to provide a stimulating introduction to the transportation industry and career opportunities. The program must include exposure to all modes of transportation: land, air, water, and incorporate topics on safety. Each week’s activities should include an introduction to a transportation mode. The NSTI should include activity-based presentations from professionals who work in areas related to the unit being studied. As a part of the learning experience, include activity-based presentations by professionals who work in areas related to the mode being studied and field trips to businesses or government agencies. All field trips must be transportation-related and a description must be provided. Incorporate hands-on activities such as laboratory activities, project design, construction and testing that may culminate with student competition. Some suggested activities are rocket design, computer programming, computer applications, solar car design, glider design, bridge design, poster competition, and mass transit design. Each mode listed below, at a minimum, should cover the various transportation careers, education and training requirements...
