IYRS School of Technology & Trades

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/iyrs-school-of-technology-trades

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is IYRS School of Technology & Trades?Marine Systems, Composites, Yacht Design & Engineering, Digital Fabrication
2. What is the year of establishment?1894
3. What is the original focus?Training in traditional woodworking and boat building
4. What kinds of programs can I study at IYRS?Students can learn about Marine Systems, Composites, Yacht Design & Engineering, and Digital Fabrication.
5. Why does IYRS use both old woodworking and new materials like fiberglass?Using both helps students understand how to build strong boats with traditional wood and modern materials.

Composites: Materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties.
Digital Fabrication: The process of using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to create physical objects.
Maritime Industry: The sector of the economy concerned with ships, shipping, and seafaring activities.