Project Lead the Way GTT Gateway to Technology

GTT Units Design and Modeling (DM) Automation and Robotics (AR) Energy and Environment (EE) Magic of Electrons (ME) Science of Technology (ST) Flight and Space (FS)

Design and Modeling Engineering notebook Problem solve Teamwork Design and develop prototypes Sketch and dimension Design process Measure 3D Modeling software – Inventor

Lessons and Activities What is Engineering? Design Process Measurement Sketching and Dimensioning Designing for Production Tools Orthographic Drawings Measuring Isometric Drawings Dragsters Inventor Perspective Sketching Mechanical Arm Skimmer

Activities Inventor Projects Scroll Saw Skimmer Drill Press Building Blocks Dragster Track

Automation and Robotics History, development, and influence of automation and robotics Fischertechniks (new materials – VEX) Mechanical systems – gears and joints Automated systems Design, build, and program solutions to existing problems

Lessons and Activities What is Automation and Robotics? Mechanical Systems Automated Systems Input/Output Vex Fischertechniks History RoboPro Interface Controller Gears Gear Ratios Motion Pull Toys Robots

Activities Fishertechniks – Building Gears (all pictures) Automated System working with RoboPro

Energy and Environment Investigate impact of energy Design and model alternative energy sources Energy expo Energy efficiency and sustainability

Lessons and Activities Investigating Energy Sustainable Energy Making an Impact Design the blades for a windmill Life Cycle of a Product Energy Expo Recycling a City Penguin Dwellings Heat Transfer

Magic of Electrons Hands-on projects Science of electricity Behavior and parts of an atom Sensing devices Basic circuitry design Impact of electricity

Lessons and Activities What is Electricity? Electronics Digital Electronics Static and Current Electricity Multi-meters Generators DC Motors Magnetism Soldering Switches Capacitors Light Emitting Diodes Diodes Ohm’s Law Circuit Boards Resistance Transistors

Activities Light Switch Soldering Electromagnetic

Science of Technology How has science affected technology throughout history? Physics Chemistry Nanotechnology STEM activities and projects

Lesson and Activities Applied Chemistry Nanotechnology Applied Physics Make Yogurt Make Ice Cream Energy Nanotechnology Nano-Products Rube Goldberg Simple Machines Sub Systems Roller Coaster Mania

Activities Mag Lev Rube Goldberg

Flight and Space Hands-on activities Research Aeronautics Design, build, test airfoil Experience space travel Custom-built simulation software a

Lessons and Activities History of Flight and Space Aeronautics Traveling and Living in Space Flying Machines Science of Flight Traveling to Space Forces of Flight Aerospace Infomercial Newton’s Law Moon Rover Wind Tunnel Bernoulli’s Principle Milestones in Space Exploration Airfoils

Curricula Pltw.org website Day-by-day plan Standards and Benchmarks Technology Literacy National Science Education Standards Middle School Standards English Math

High School Connection Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Principles of Engineering (POE) Digital Electronics (DE) Aerospace Engineering (AE) Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Civil Engineering and Architect (CEA) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Who qualifies to take this class? Anyone and everyone! May want to set criteria for entrance

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