Project Lead The Way For Fremont Junior High School

Why PLTW? GTT is a state-of-the-art program in the Career and Technical Education Department that incorporates national standards in science, mathematics, and technology for todays grade 8 classroom and laboratory. GTT consists of 3 instructional units that motivate and excite students to be creative and innovative during instruction and laboratory activities. Each 9-week instructional unit enables students to accomplish goals of the project, while offering students learning challenges at all ability levels. GTT is taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum and is designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity of students Gateway To Technology Program Build… …a robot …a racecar...a fantastic future

Gateway To Technology Design and Modeling (9 wks) Automation and Robotics (9 wks) Energy and the Environment(9 wks) Middle School Program:

Design & Modeling Purpose The purpose of this unit is to introduce the student to the design process using a solid modeling software package called Inventor. Students will understand how this technology has influenced our society and lives. Using the design brief, students will create models and documentation that represent solutions to problems.

Design & Modeling Concepts Lesson 1: Introduction to Technology Concepts Addressed in this Lesson 1. What is technology? 2. In what ways does technology depend on science and science depends on technology? 3. How does the use of technology affect the way people live? 4. How do ethics determine the development of technology? Lesson 2: Design Process Lesson 3: Sketching and Views Lesson 4: 3D Computer Modeling Lesson 5: First Steps in Prototype Fabrication

Automation and Robotics Purpose In this unit, the historical development of the robot, future developments in robotics, and the differences between inexpensive open-loop control robots and the expensive closed- loop control robots will be investigated. Students will solve a series of problems that will provide design, fabrication, programming, and troubleshooting opportunities.

Automation and Robotics Concepts Lesson 1: Robots in Todays World Concepts Addressed in this Lesson 1. Automation is the process of operating machines with minimal human control. 2. Robotics is the specialized field of engineering and computer science that deals with the design and application of robots. 3. The use of automation and robotics affects humans in various ways, both positively and negatively, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about a technologys development and use. 4. Automation and robotics have had an influence on society in the past and present, and will influence society in the future. Lesson 3: Vex Robotic Parts and RobotC Programming Concepts Lesson 1: Robots in Todays World Concepts Addressed in this Lesson 1. Automation is the process of operating machines with minimal human control. 2. Robotics is the specialized field of engineering and computer science that deals with the design and application of robots. 3. The use of automation and robotics affects humans in various ways, both positively and negatively, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about a technologys development and use. 4. Automation and robotics have had an influence on society in the past and present, and will influence society in the future. Lesson 2: Mechanical Gears and Energy Transfer Lesson 3: Vex Robotic Parts and RobotC Programming

Energy and the Environment Purpose Students investigate the importance of energy in our lives and the impact energy use has on the environment. They design and model alternative energy sources and participate in an energy expo to demonstrate energy concepts and innovative ideas. Students evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency and waste management techniques.

Assessment Curriculum provides quizzes/tests but not for each lesson There is no end-of-course exam like high school courses A couple of the projects have performance rubrics Typical Equipment and Software Inventor Software Vex Robotics/RobotC Software Equipment Band saw Drill press Belt sander Jigsaw

Middle School Recognition Program Goals and Benefits of National Recognition Encourage schools in the PLTW Network to excel in reaching PLTW's quality standards Provide recognition to schools offering the Gateway to Technology and demonstrate the significant role they play in fostering interest in math, science and technology Highlight the unique contribution of PLTW trained school instructors Strengthen the commitment of schools to the on-going maintenance of quality in the upgraded, expanding Gateway to Technology program Foster increased enrollment in engineering and engineering technology by enhancing the recognition of schools and of their students

Supplies 1 or 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder Mechanical Pencil Metal Ruler Graph Paper Safety Glasses Home computer with the internet Suggested $10 donation to the bookstore to cover consumable class supplies