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Fresno State Transportation Institute

K-12 Hands-on Class Activities

About FSTI Youth Program

Fresno State Transportation Institute's recently launched activities-based learning program was developed for the youth of the next generation. The activities are hands-on, using interactive devices, engaging, fun to perform, involving critical thinking, and aligned with the guidelines of California Standards of Learning. 
Please fill out the form below to invite FSTI to your school and schedule a date for FSTI's K-12 transportation activities.
K-12 Outreach Activity Interest Form
 

Grade-Level Activities Flyers

Our Hands-on Activities were showcased in the Transportation Research Board Conference (TRB 2022) at Washington, D.C & the 43rd Annual Central California Research Symposium. See poster below

A poster with the overview of the FSTI activities in the K-12 program, including the purpose, literature review, and an activity flow chart. The purpose can be summarized as the desire to initialize a transportation "revolution", including the adaptation to new technology in the world of tranportation, and what those are such as smart systems, autonomous driving, and electrificaiton. Lessons for students will inclde activities related to the purpose or these topics. The program has been specially curated to grade levels using the feedback of over 130 previous participants. The flow chart is a tentative overview of the lesson plan, which begins with a pre assessment, then an explanation of necessary vocabulary along with the distribution of supplies and the subsequent demonstrations. After engagement and discussions, students will complete the activity and give feedback, then will enjoy a giveaway.

Videos & Testimonials

 

Testimonials by Students

The session should be here all the time!

The session was good because you learn about teamwork, roads, and more.

It was really fun, and I liked building the interchange.

 

Interested?

If you want to explore more programs like these for students at your school, you may be interested in the Railroad Competition.
Railroad Competition Info