Tech Directions

techdirections is a magazine and web site for technology, career/technical, and applied science education. Designed for the involved educator, techdirections brings to life today’s technology and provides a wealth of engaging student activities. We cover automotive, IT, CAD/CAM, electricity/electronics, engineering, manufacturing, woodworking, construction, and much more. We provide information on current industry practices and products that will help you integrate those practices into your classroom.

Project of the Month
Toothpick Experiment: Investigating Construction Strength
Students experiment to determine the strength of various kinds of joints, then design and test the strength of bridges made from toothpicks. This month only, price reduced to $4.95. Save $2!

Poster of the Month
Career Directions Posters
A whole series of posters that detail responsibilities and requirements of various tech careers, as well as list entry-level and potential salaries, current and projected job openings, and sources for more information.On sale for $5.95 each or buy the set of 10 for only $49.95! Save over 50%!

May's School Web Site of the Month is http://satellite.stcharles.k12.la.us, a Web site built and maintained by students of Brian Gough (bgough@satellite.k12.la.us) at the Satellite Center of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA. For more details, see the article in the May issue. To have your school's site considered for Web Site of the Month, send your site address to vanessa@techdirections.com.

Pardon our "dust" as we work to improve the techdirections site. If you have any problems, contact webmaster@techdirections.com
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