Transportation Technology is designed for students to enjoy exploration through hands on projects based learning. Learning about various modes of transportation and the technology associated with them, students will build, test, analyze and fix their projects to get from point A to point B. Throughout the course students will consider innovative alternative /sustainable energies with random methods of propulsion while discussing and incorporating suitable technologies. Topics may include a historical perspective on transportation systems, aerospace, automotive, cargo and resources shipping, traditional and nontraditional engines or systems of power, and future transportation systems. This class includes hands-on projects that differ from year-to-year. Examples of possible projects could include: recycled vehicles; R.P.V. (random propulsion vehicles); E.R.V. (electric race vehicles); model scratch rockets; hot air balloons; Styrofoam boats; Hover Crafts; Maglev vehicles (magnetic levitation), unique paper and balsa scratch airplanes; and others. Students will have fun developing their high demand hands on technical problem solving skills through exciting projects connected to the technology of transportation.