PLTW Launch sySTEMnow Conference October 31, 2017

What is PLTW? Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. PLTW’s world-class, activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum and high-quality teacher professional development, combined with an engaged network of educators and corporate partners, help students develop the skills they need to be successful in post-secondary education and beyond.

World Class-Curriculum Engineering, Computer Science, & Biomedical Science College, Career, and Beyond Launch Gateway (Elementary) (Middle School) (High School) All PLTW Curriculum is activities-, project-, problem-based (APB).

PLTW Launch (K-5) Studies show that students decide as early as 2nd or 3rd grade whether they like, and think they are good at, math and science. PLTW Launch™ is designed to capture students’ interest in math and science and spark a lifelong passion. Students use touch technology, robotics, and everyday materials to explore topics such as energy, light and sound, motion and stability, and gravity. With PLTW Launch, students will leave elementary school with a passion for and confidence in the STEM subjects, ready to continue their learning in middle school, high school, and beyond.

PLTW Launch Activity-, project-, problem-based Aligned to Common Core Math, Science, and English Standards, as well as Next Generation Science Standards Allows for flexibility and customization Designed for Kindergarten to 5th Grade Allows for differentiation in each grade level Two modules per grade level of Engineering One module of Biomedical Science (being piloted this year) One module of Computer Science (being piloted this year) Each module is approximately 10 hours Integrates formative and summative assessments Utilizes technology at every grade level

PLTW Launch Engineering Modules Section Title Aligned to Standards K.1 K.2 Structure and Function: Exploring Design Pushes and Pulls Kindergarten 1.1 1.2 Light and Sound Light: Observing, Sun, Moon, and Stars 1st Grade 2.1 2.2 Materials Science: Properties of Matter Materials Science: Form and Function 2nd Grade 3.1 3.2 Stability and Motion: Science of Flight Stability and Motion: Forces & Interactions 3rd Grade 4.1 4.2 Energy: Collisions Energy: Conversion 4th Grade 5.1 5.2 Robotics and Automation Robotics and Automation: Challenge 5th Grade

PLTW Launch Biomedical Science Modules Section Title Aligned to Standards K.3 Structure and Function: Human Body Kindergarten 1.3 Health and Wellness 1st Grade 2.3 Animal Adaptations 2nd Grade 3.3 Variation of Traits 3rd Grade 4.3 Input/Output: Computer Systems 4th Grade 5.3 Infection: Detection 5th Grade

PLTW Launch Computer Science Modules Section Title Aligned to Standards K.4 Animals and Algorithms Kindergarten 1.4 Animated Storytelling 1st Grade 2.4 Grids and Games 2nd Grade 3.4 Technology Toolbox 3rd Grade 4.4 Input/Output: Human Brain 4th Grade 5.4 Infection: Modeling and Simulation 5th Grade

Let’s continue the conversation... PLTW Professional Development Training: MSOE is a premier training site for PLTW teachers across the country. Each summer over 450 teachers are trained on campus in all PLTW areas. PLTW State Conference – February 11 – 12, 2018 Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Territory For more information: http://bit.ly/2xuDJzQ Paul Borens Milwaukee School of Engineering, Affiliate Director/Director of STEM borens@msoe.edu Elizabeth McLean Milwaukee School of Engineering, Associate Director of STEM mcleanea@msoe.edu

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School District of Janesville Our Journey with EiE School District of Janesville

Introductions Dana Simmons - Principal Paul Stengel - Program Support Teacher

EiE Overview Every unit uses a field of engineering as a unifying theme Units can stand alone. You can use EiE units in any order Lessons are flexible—they can be adapted for different grades/abilities Lessons are scaffolded—they build logically to the final engineering design challenge All activities use simple, inexpensive materials Activities appeal to ALL students—including girls and members of minority groups

“Five E” Learning Cycle Engagement: Students are drawn to a challenge because it’s interesting and captures their imaginations. Exploration: Students start to explore science and engineering principles through activities where they encounter problems or ask questions. Explanation: Students describe what they think is happening. They’re ready to learn from their teacher AND their peers. Elaboration: Students apply what they’ve learned to the engineering design challenge. Evaluation: Students reflect on what they have learned.

20 Units

Engineering Design Process 1:40-1:45 Discuss the engineering design process. Show them the poster that is in the kits.

Typical EiE Unit 4 Lessons Each lesson ranges in time between 1 - 3 hour long sessions Total of 2 weeks per unit

Lesson Format Lesson 1: Students read or listen to the story. Lesson 2: Students engage in activities to learn more about the work done by engineers in the focus field. 2:00-2:10 5 minutes to look through the story and discuss with their group the components, story line, and vocabulary. 5 minutes to look through lesson 1.

Lessons 3-4 Lesson 3: Children collect and analyze data to help build on their background knowledge and prepare them for Lesson 4. Lesson 4: Engineering Design Challenge Students follow the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to solve an engineering problem. 2:10-2:15

Materials in a Unit

Timeline of our Journey In 2012 Lincoln applied for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. The application focused on providing the students with STEM Education. The search for programs lead us to Engineering is Elementary. During the 2012/13 school year, a Trimester Guide was developed to mirror the standards/science themes covered during the school day. At the time, EiE was in Lincoln’s CLC program and the Challenge Program. Kits existed around the district, but there was no anchor.

Journey Cont’d 2013 EiE was introduced into our Summer School Program Rotation schedule was needed to be developed In May 2014, 6 School District of Janesville employees, attended the EiE Training to become trainers. From May 2014 to now, the School District of Janesville established an alignment after adopting the NGSS. Each grade level (1st - 5th) received one EiE unit for the school year. This is aligned to the NGSS and pacing for the School District of Janesville.

Current State in Janesville Summer School Program Embedded in our Science Curriculum Currently in year 2 Professional Development

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