Ted Wilkinson Ben Gifford Building Custom Engineer’s Notebooks

Why would I make my Engineer’s Notebooks? Save money Promote your School and PLTW program Include items you want

Things to keep in mind Keep it PROFESSIONAL Make sure all “required” elements are on the notebook pages Permanently Bound 3 Ring Binders do not qualify Table of Contents Work pages ¼” Grid Printed page number Signature Block Make it durable Useful information

Can I do This? Yes, if: You can get your hands on a binding machine You have a printer/copier You are willing to spend the time Funds to purchase supplies Generally cheaper than purchased Notebooks Local Sponsorships of the Notebooks Include company name and logo in the book

How do I start? Answer a few questions How many do I need Do I want all PLTW Engineering classes to have the same Notebook Do I want all the binding the same

What does it cost to make custom Engineers note books? Paper for the pages Binding combs Card stock for the covers Plastic covers (Optional)

Binding Combs Many colors available Priced per 100

Covers- Durability and Professionalism Clear Plastic cover option c26_145_180.htm c26_145_180.htm Prices per 100 (makes 50 books) Cardstock 20stock&cmsearch=card|keyword%20matches|card%20sto ck&predict=true 20stock&cmsearch=card|keyword%20matches|card%20sto ck&predict=true Laminated covers Mil-Laminating-Pouches-c26_147_307-p33879.htm Mil-Laminating-Pouches-c26_147_307-p33879.htm

What do I include? Notebook pages How many pages? Formula sheets Include sheets applicable for that class or all classes? Design process Do every class use the same Design Process? Proper use of Engineer’s Notebooks Promotions Other PLTW Classes offered TSA College credit information

Engineer’s Notebook Page

Estimated cost for 100 Notebooks Binding Combs $ 7.00 Plastic Cover $44.00 Card Stock $16.00 Total Without buying Paper: $ $0.69 each Paper (Case) $46.00 Total: $ $1.13 each