PLTW Overview Two high school curricular programs that are usually only partially implemented (i.e. three courses are offered): P ATHWAY TO E NGINEERING 2 Foundational courses 5 Specialization courses 1 Capstone course B IOMEDICAL S CIENCES P ROGRAM 4-course sequence to prepare students to pursue health sciences

Biomedical Sciences Program Principles of the Biomedical Sciences o Health conditions & treatment options [d - Biological Lab Science (pending)] Human Body Systems o Structure & function of organs & tissues [d - Biological Lab Science (pending)] Medical Interventions o Disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment Biomedical Innovation o Capstone course – independent project

Pathway to Engineering – Foundations Introduction to Engineering Design o Computer aided design [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary; f – Visual Arts] Principles of Engineering o Intro to engineering careers & skills [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] Digital Electronics o Computer simulated circuits [g – Elective: Math]

Pathway to Engineering - Specialization & Capstone Aerospace Engineering [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] Biotechnical Engineering [g – Elective: Biological Science] Civil Engineering & Architecture [g – Elective: Interdisciplinary] Computer Integrated Manufacturing [g – Elective: Other] Engineering Design & Development [d – Lab Science: Interdisciplinary]

SIMPLIFIED STUDENT SCHEDULE English Math Science Language P.E. / elective PLTW elective 9 th X Foundations Course #1 10 th X Foundations Course #2 11 th X Specialization Course 12 th X Capstone Course

Guaranteed Admissions – an example Complete four PLTW courses with a “B” or better Complete CSU a-g requirements Maintain a 3.0 GPA Pass Entry Level Placement Tests Take the SAT or ACT

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PLTW P ROGRAM R EQUIREMENTS Training & Support Two-week / class teacher training PLTW Virtual Academy o Continued training o Detailed manuals o Videos of lessons o Discussion forums Costs Participation fee Teacher training Equipment o Computer software o Activity kits o Consumables

Alternatives to PLTW Engineering by Design Elective courses culminate in capstone project Three “Pathway Extensions” with themes: General Science & Engineering Robotics & Automation Game Art & Design The Infinity Project Engineering Design Four-module elective class Electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and environmental engineering Engineering Math Engineering-related math applications

Engineering by Design (EbD)

Infinity Project – Engineering Design modules: Engineering Our Digital Future – explores the fundamentals of engineering and technology in the information and communications age. The Challenge of Roving Callisto – focuses on engineering principals necessary to create & design a robot to roam the surface of one of Jupiter’s moons. Engineering Earth – utilizes science, technology, and math to support human needs and develop ecological solutions. The Human Machine – links biology, physics, chemistry, and math together to investigate and improve the human condition.

Next Steps… Fall Visit STEM schools Decide on program offerings Ensure that technology labs are built into SCHS Establish funding Spring 2012 Register for program Identify elective teachers Purchase equipment, software & supplies Summer 2013 Teachers attend training institute Fall 2013 Blast off!