Students learn about lasers and fiber optic technologies via narrated multimedia presentations. Animations and full-motion video illustrate
the science behind the technology, typical applications and the astounding advances in communication systems. Hands-on activities begin with an exploration of light and its properties. This background forms the basis for understanding lasers, their classifications
and safe use. Multimedia presentations lead students through hands-on applications such as transmitting the human voice with laser light,
quality control testing and bar coding. Following the narrated, on-screen presentations, students successfully build and test these real-world
applications. Students also complete a Current Event Report, create a Historical Timeline and review careers associated with laser and fiber
optic technology.

A Technology Project  presents a narrated real-world context of an art collector who needs a laser
security system for a collection of Faberge´ eggs.  Other presentations step students through the problem solving process and provide narrated and
animated suggestions on how to combine the supplied electronics, laser, mirrors and beam splitter to meet the design goals. Students can challenge
the teacher to try to “outsmart” their system.