A computer numeric controlled(CNC) router is a robot that cuts wood into intricate patterns. At Truckee High School we have a CNC router that was purchased in 2005 by a previous woodshop teacher. In addition to its age the router is only able to cut material that is at most

The students have loved working with the SPIKE Prime robotics supplies provided by the 2024 grant process. However, we have noticed a need for differentiation in the program. Many students are pursuing more complex designs and need the parts and materials supplied by the Spike Prime Expansion packs. On the

Starting in the 2025-26 school year I will be teaching a Law 1 CTE elective course. This semester-long course is an introduction to the state and federal justice system, focusing on the different divisions of law, trial practice and ethics through research, writing and application. Law 1 will be focused

Culinary Arts (large protein labs) Each year food costs rise, but our budgets remain fairly consistent based on student enrollment. As the years go on, it gets harder and harder to stay within budget and we have had to eliminate some of the more unique, large labs. Some of the

Lego and VEX robotics offer students a simple and hands-on opportunity to integrate design thinking, engineering and coding with real world issues and scenarios! ACMS ACES students are excited by the opportunity to work with robots and use their knowledge of programming to bring their designs and ideas to life

Strawbees Sustainablities Stations allow for the use of any plastic waste to create a student's own set of connectors, making the perfect sustainable building toy creator. The Sustainability Station is a durable hand-operated machine that will last for many years and make precise connectors shapes providing learners with the opportunity

Coding and spatial awareness and drones, oh my! Drones are the fastest growing technology in the 21st century. Students who participate in the North Tahoe School (NTS) STEAM elective class research STEAM careers and drone pilot is one that produces a great deal of interest (https://www.dronepilotgroundschool.com). STEAMing with Drones will

My name is Hana Lamb. I am a Math and Sports Medicine Teacher at North Tahoe High School. Next year North Tahoe High School will be implementing a Sports Medicine II course as part of the sports medicine CTE pathway. This course is designed to have students learn the basic

Hoses are an integral part of the fire service. Understanding the similarities and differences of all the different types of hoses is critical. Equally as critical is the need to understand all the different physical ways to manage hoses. As cadets participate in the Emergency Response they are exposed to

Legos! Who doesn't love Legos! Students in the STEAM elective classes at North Tahoe School (NTS) certainly enjoy building, creating, and problem solving with them when learning about coding and robotics. Currently, students first venture into the world of robotics using the now retired Lego Mindstorm EV3 system of robots