1. Huntsville City Schools
Project Lead the Way
Program
Edith K. Pickens
Director
Secondary Programs
March 6, 2014

2. Project Lead the Way
Project Lead The Way is the nation's leading provider of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. Through world-class K-12 curriculum, high-quality teacher professional development, and outstanding partnerships, PLTW is helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in the global economy.
Prior to , Grissom High School and our magnet, New Century Technology High School, offered Project Lead the Way courses.
In we began expanding PLTW to all seven high schools and to all middle schools.

3. PLTW: Gateway to Technology Middle School Modules
Foundation Courses:
Design & Modeling
Automation & Robotics
Specialization Courses:
Energy and the Environment
Science of Technology
Magic of Electrons
Green Architecture
Medical Detectives
Key Concepts in the Foundation Courses include: Measurement, Sketching & Dimensioning Techniques, the Engineering Design Process, designing for production, mechanical systems, and automated systems.
Key Concepts in covered in the specialization courses include: aeronautics, sustainable energy, applied chemistry, nanotechnology, and architectural basics.

4. PLTW: Pathway to Engineering High School Courses
                                        
PLTW: Pathway to Engineering High School Courses
Foundation Courses:
Introduction to Engineering Design (Year One)
Principles of Engineering (Year Two)
Specialization Courses:
(Added After Year Two)
Digital Electronics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering
Biotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Engineering Design & Development
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
Biomedical Innovations
Course Progression
Special 2
Special 1
Principles
Intro
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

5. As PLTW Programs Mature In Our High Schools, Enrollments Rise Significantly
Share of Students Enrolled in PLTW Courses
First Year Students
First thru Second/Third Year Students
First thru Third/Fourth Year Students