Teacher Return to School
Math, science and technology education teachers participated in four PLTW Summer Training Institutes.
The training sessions included:
Middle School Program
The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) middle school program, Gateway To Technology (GTT), is an activities-oriented program designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students. Taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum, the program is divided into six independent, nine-week unitsDesign and Modeling
This unit uses solid modeling software to introduce students to the design process. Utilizing this design approach, students understand how design has influenced their lives.
Automation and Robotics
Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics.
Energy and the Environment
Students investigate the importance of energy in our lives and the impact that using energy has on the environment. Students will evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency and waste management techniques.
Flight and Space
Students explore aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry through hands-on projects involving math and science.
Science of Technology
This unit traces how science has affected technology throughout history. Students learn about applied physics, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology though exploratory activities and projects.
Magic of Electrons
Engaged in relevant hands-on projects, students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry.
High School Engineering
The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses:Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Using 3D computer modeling software, students learn the design process and solve design problems for which they develop, analyze, and create product models.
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Students explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology help people.
Digital Electronics (DE)
Students use computer simulation to learn about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices.
Engineering Design and Development
Teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems.
Master teacher with PLTW Class
Teacher working with drilling machine:
Project prepared by PLTW teachers:
Teacher preparing model
Teachers are ready for test-drive
