Manufacturing Exploration is a hands-on exploratory course designed to introduce junior high students to the fundamentals of manufacturing and production. Students will learn about manufacturing processes, workplace safety, and the role manufacturing plays in everyday life and modern industry.
Through project-based learning, students will work with a variety of materials and tools while exploring basic fabrication techniques. Activities may include simple design challenges, prototyping, and an introduction to modern manufacturing technologies such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), CNC machines, and 3D printing. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.
This course provides foundational exposure to manufacturing concepts and helps students explore pathways in engineering, skilled trades, and advanced manufacturing at the high school level.