The CACT Tech-Explorer projects were developed by Sierra College to bring integrated curriculum to:

• Bring applied academics to middle and high school classes
• Use project-based learning to make academic concepts meaningful
• Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (SETM) careers

Learn more about the project, and find instructions, equipment and other documents.

PROJECT

• The grant-funded pilot project brings a “shop-in-a-box” to school sites.
• Students use power and hand tools to produce parts and assemble catapults.
• Teachers do follow-up classroom projects (see integrated curriculum database)
• Students explore design, engineering and production careers.
• Watch the Tech-Explorer Project Summary PowerPoint

PROGRESS

There are now manual, electric, solar and electronic versions. Some schools have their own tools and are building catapults. Other CACT offices are offering this project.

PARTICIPATE

For information in Placer or Nevada Counties, contact Sierra College CACT at 916-781-6245. Elsewhere in California, contact your local Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) through cact.org.To help others develop similar projects, this site includes instructions, equipment, documents and news.