Learning To Live In A Technical World Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

Learning To Live In A Technical World

Created by The University of North Texas in partnership Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agencywith the Texas Education Agency

• The only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in technology.

• Takes the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) beyond the classroom and gives students a chance to compete in various events, as well as attend conferences on the state and national levels

What is TSA?

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• Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses.

• TSA’s membership includes over 150,000 middle and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning 47 states.

What is TSA (cont)


The TSA Creed

I believe that Technology Education holds an important place in my life in the technical world. I believe there is a need for the development of good attitudes concerning work, tools, materials, experimentation and processes of industry.

Guided by my teachers, artisans from industry and my own initiative, I will strive to do my best in making my school, community, state and nation better places in which to live.

I will accept the responsibilities that are mine. I will accept the theories that are supported by proper evidence. I will explore on my own for safer, more effective methods of working and living.

I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for other individuals.

Through the work of my hands and mind, I will express my ideas to the best of my ability.

I will make it my goal to do better each day the task before me, and to be steadfast in my belief in my God and my fellow Americans.


Why Join TSA

• Learn

• Explore

• Compete

• Receive

• Travel

Students will Experiment to learn new technology skills

and improve their leadership qualities. They will also have the opportunity to work with

leaders from industry and commerce as well as

participate in community projects.


Why Join TSA

• Learn

• Explore

• Compete

• Receive

• Travel

Students will Explore various career options. Students will

also be excited to explore applications of technology in

today’s world


Why Join TSA

• Learn

• Explore

• Compete

• Receive

• Travel

Students have the opportunity to compete at the local, state,

and national level.


Why Join TSA

• Learn

• Explore

• Compete

• Receive

• Travel

Receive national membership services, including the online

TSA newsletter, School Scene.

Students may also receive recognition through awards

and contests as well as TSA’s honor society, scholarships and achievement programs


Why Join TSA

• Learn

• Explore

• Compete

• Receive

• Travel

Students will have fun traveling to local, state and National competitions. The National Conference held each June is packed with Social Activities, Delegate Assemblies, Leadership

Training sessions and more!


Travel to National TSA ConferencesPast and future locations below


Competitive EventsFor event descriptions please consult the TSA Conference Competitive Events Guide

• Agriculture and Biotechnology Design

• Animatronics • Architectural Model • Career Comparisons • Chapter Team (Written

and Oral) • Computer-Aided Design

(CAD), Architecture with Animation

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering with Animation

• Construction Systems• Cyberspace Pursuit

• Debating Technological Issues

• Desktop Publishing • Dragster Design • Electronic Game Design • Electronic Research and

Experimentation • Engineering Design • Essays on Technology • Extemporaneous

Presentation • Fashion Design • Film • Flight Endurance • Future Technology

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Competitive Events (cont)

• Imaging Technology • Manufacturing

Prototype • Medical Technology • Music Production • On Demand Video • Prepared Presentation • Promotional Graphics • Radio Controlled

Transportation • Scientific and Technical

Visualization (SCIVIZ)

• Structural Engineering• System Control

Technology • Technical Sketching and

Application • Technology Bowl

(Written and Oral) • Technology Dare • Technology Problem

Solving • Transportation

Modeling


•F1 Challenge– F1 team members

– Participation


Learn and work in CAD, Learn and work in CAD, CAM, and CNC programs as CAM, and CNC programs as

they perform various they perform various activities at each phase of a activities at each phase of a five-step process to design, five-step process to design,

analyze, make, test and analyze, make, test and race a 1/20th scale F1 car.race a 1/20th scale F1 car.


•F1 Challenge– F1 team members

– Participation

Competitive Events

Following the national Following the national competition, the winning competition, the winning team has the opportunity team has the opportunity to compete in the F1 in to compete in the F1 in

Schools World Schools World Championship, in which Championship, in which as many as 20 countries as many as 20 countries

may be represented. may be represented.



• F1 Challenge: Contact Information– Thinking about forming an F1 team? Or,

maybe you already have a team but have questions about the F1 rules.

– Contact Bob Behnke [email protected]

– Check out these websites for more information http://www.tsaweb.org/F1-challenge and www.f1inschools.com


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.tsaweb.org/F1-challenge

http://www.f1inschools.com/

National Service Project

• The American Cancer Society – During the school year, TSA

chapters around the country raise money to help fund the vital research, education, advocacy, and patient services of the American Cancer Society.


Build your organization

• Spread the Word• Have Fun

Invite your friends to Invite your friends to attend, hand out flyers and attend, hand out flyers and

make announcements make announcements about upcoming meetings. about upcoming meetings. Have TSA representatives Have TSA representatives

at various campus at various campus activities. Develop a activities. Develop a

chapter website.chapter website.UNT in partnership with TEA,


Build your organization

• Spread the Word• Have Fun

Have Social Gatherings Have Social Gatherings and team-building and team-building

activities. Have a fun activities. Have a fun ice-breaker at the ice-breaker at the beginning of each beginning of each

meeting and always meeting and always serve food!serve food!UNT in partnership with TEA,


Sample Flyer for Recruiting


Suggested Chapter Activities

Scholastic/Educational

Professional Leadership

Civic and Community

Social

•Explore topics in technology•Attend and compete in state and national conferences

•Visit technology firms

•Sponsor guest speakers, films,

etc.

•Recognize outstanding faculty

•Practice parliamentary

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Civic and Community

Social

•Hold regular chapter

meetings

•Elect/serve as chapter

officers

•Produce a chapter

newsletter

•Arrange assembly

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Civic and Community

Social

•Visit State government

•Participate in community fund raising drives, safety campaigns,

clean-up campaigns, etc.

•Assist other school groups and work on school improvement projects





Civic and Community

Social

•Welcome new members

•Plan cookouts, dances, hayrides,

picnics, etc.

•Sponsor athletic activities

•Plan a talent night, skating party, scavenger hunt, etc.


Officers

• Become an officer and help your chapter grow!• Have an officer team meeting over the summer

– Sample Agenda:• Prepare officer notebooks for the upcoming year• Plan membership drive activities• Plan fundraising activities• Create a TSA Wall of Fame – pictures of previous

activities including state and national competition. Have this in place when school starts.


Fundraising Ideas

• Technology Lock-In• E-Bay Sales of Old Computer Pa rts & Donated

Items• Screen Print Items for School District• Community Carnival• TSA Haunted House• Business Donations• Themed School Dance• Restaurant Night• Golf Tournament

• For more ideas vist: http://www.tsaweb.org/sites/default/files/Fundraising.pdf UNT in partnership with TEA,


http://www.tsaweb.org/sites/default/files/Fundraising.pdf

http://www.tsaweb.org/sites/default/files/Fundraising.pdf

Texas Chapters

TEXAS TSA

Hotline Number830-357-2822

Websitehttp://www.texastsa.org


http://www.texastsa.org/

Quiz Time

TSA is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in ______________.

A. Biology C. Law

B. Ergonomics D. Technology


Quiz Time

TSA’s membership includes students from how many different states?

A. 30 C. 47

B. 41 D. 50


Quiz Time

Which of the following is NOT a high school competitive event?

A. Animatronics C. Imaging Technology

B. Calculator Apps D. Structural Engineering


Quiz Time

There are more than ___________ high school

competitive events.

A. 35 C. 45

B.40 D. 50


Quiz Time

The competitive event that students are able to analyze, make, test and race a 1/20th scale car

is called the ________________

A. Hot Rod Invitational C. Moto Mania race

B. Road Rally Race D. F1 Challenge


Quiz Time

F1 Team Members learn to work in all of the

following programs, EXCEPT__________

A. CAD C. CNC

B. CAM D. Outlook


Quiz Time

A great way to build your organization is to HAVE FUN!

TRUE or FALSE


Quiz Time

A great idea for an educational chapter activity is

visiting a technology firm.

TRUE or FALSE


Quiz Time

The Texas TSA website is www.texastsa.org

TRUE or FALSE


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