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COMPETITIVE EVENT THEMES

30th Annual National TSA Conference

Orlando FL, June 28- July 2, 2008

Competitive Event Theme

Middle School Program

Career Challenge

Choose one of these careers:
   Photographer
   Auto Mechanic
   Construction Site Manager
   Civil Engineer
   Software Publisher

 

Cyberspace Pursuit

The obtain a copy of the design brief, visit www.iris.org/tsa/cyberspace.html.

Graphic Design Challenge

In 2008, participants must include the theme of the 2009 conference which will be held in Denver CO on June 28-July 2, 2009, which is "Shape the Future

Prepared Speech

"TSA: Imagine It"

Technical Writing Challenge

Topic for 2008: "The Internet-Making Connnections

Subtopics:

Opportunities
Threats


Challenging Technology Issues

  • Production of bio-fuels
  • Alternate Energy Production
  • Intrusive Surveillance
  • Product Testing on Animals
  • Copyright Laws for Downloadable Material

High School Program

Architectural Model

The challenge in 2008 is to design a single family residential home for a family of six (6) that includes a set of aging grandparents, following the principles and guidelines established for the development of affordable housing in America.

Cyberspace Pursuit

The obtain a copy of the design brief, visit www.iris.org/tsa/cyberspace.html.

Imaging Technology

A display of newsworthy TSA conference activities and events.  The theme for 2008 is Technically Speaking

Manufacturing Prototype

Design and manufacture an original action figure that has a TSA theme.

Prepared Presentation Theme

"TSA: Imagine It"

Promotional Graphics

In 2008, participants must include the theme of the 2009 conference which will be held in Denver CO on June 28-July 2, 2009, which is "Shape the Future

Technical Research and Report Writing

The topic for 2008 is: “The Influence of Mass Media"

with these subtopics:

Influence on the individual
Influence on the culture

Transportation Modeling

Design a concept Motor Home/Recreational Vehicle.

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