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Engineering Design Class

ENGINEERING DESIGN

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)

Career Technical Education Program

 

PLTW offers students the chance to discover if engineering is a career for them. PLTW’s classroom instruction, generally one-third theory and two-thirds application, gives students meaningful, hands-on experience in problem-solving, teamwork, project-based learning, and applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts.

 

A 3-course high school program

Three challenging high school courses use project-based, hands-on experience to teach students the key elements and skills of engineering and technology-based careers by immersing them in rigorous engineering problems. The pre-engineering curriculum is taught in conjunction with college preparatory math and science courses.

FOUNDATION

Introduction to Engineering Design - Using 3-D computer modeling software, students learn the design process, and they solve design problems as they develop, analyze, and create product models.


CONCENTRATOR

Principles of Engineering - Students explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology help people.

 

CAPSTONE

Engineering Design & Development - Teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems.

 

What is in PLTW for students? 

  • Opportunity to learn math, science, and technology in a hands-on, relevant way using STEM concepts.
  • Opportunity to explore engineering and other technology-based careers before college
  • Exposure to the latest computer software and equipment used by industry, colleges, and universities
  • Projects that teach how to communicate effectively and work as a team

 

Who should apply?

Good fit for students who have one or more of the following attributes:

  • Aptitude in mathematics or science
  • Talent in art or design
  • Interest in the way things work in science, technology, or nature
  • Interest in exploring career opportunities in engineering, technology, science, or medicine
  • Motivated by a hands-on, team-oriented, project/problem-based  environment