1. Duane Crum California State Leader Project Lead the Way Forging New Generations of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists. CSU, Chico November 15, 2007

3. 3 What is Project Lead The Way? PLTW is a not-for-profit organization. PLTW partners with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to grow the nation’s technology workforce.

4. 4 Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant middle and high school engineering courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning. It’s free to participants, +… Professional Development – High- quality, rigorous, continuing, and course- specific teacher training, +… Counselor Conferences – Full-day training on the program and courses. PLTW’s Three Keys to Success:

5. 5 PLTW’s Curriculum: Aligns key learning concepts to national learning standards Includes: day-by-day lessons support and enrichment activities course vocabulary instructional resources including numerous PowerPoint presentations evaluation and assessment tools aligned to the key concepts

6. 6 The Focus of PLTW is Problem-Based Learning Students do authentic real-world work and may work in teams like real engineers. Learning is contextual—not a disjointed series of concepts. Expectations are clearly articulated. Problems have unpredictable results. Activities and projects have predictable outcomes.

7. 7 Solve problems Cope with “failure” and try again Work in Teams Listen and work in Teams Analyze information Manage Time to meet deadlines Have fun while working hard Communicate – verbally and in writing Conduct Research PLTW Students Learn the Real World Skills Required by Engineers:

8. 8 What Students do Well in PLTW? The student who is: Creative- Likes to design things. In the upper 80% of their class A hands-on learner. An underachiever who might get “hooked” by an interesting, project- based class. Interested in computers, science, or technology. Good in math and science.

9. 9 Why Do We Need Scientists, Technologists, & Engineers?

10. 10 Why Do We Need Engineers? 2000 1960 Our Workforce Has Changed. 20% Skilled 20% Professional 60% Unskilled 65% Skilled 20% Professional 15% Unskilled

11. 11 Why Do We Need PLTW? There are currently 1.3 M engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them. According to the Federal Government we will need 15 million engineers and technology workers by 2020.

12. 12 Are We Training the Engineers and Technicians We Need? Associate Degrees Bachelor Degrees

13. 13 Research Complex Analysis Complex Design Development ManufacturingTest and Evaluation Routine Design Production Operation, Service, And Maintenance Distribution and Sales Our colleges and universities are well aligned with this… But how is this connected to high schools? Science and Technology in Our Society

14. 14 Science and Technology in Many High Schools: Chemistry, Physics, & Biology Wood shop, Auto shop, Machine shop & Drafting There is no Engineering!

15. 15 What Can We Do? Strengthening the core academic curricula, (e.g. English, math, science, social studies, etc.) Adding a rigorous, technical, standards-based program of study in engineering and technology, leading to jobs, trade schools, 2-year, 4-year and post graduate degrees. Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by:

16. 16 PLTW COURSES

17. 17 Design and Modeling The Magic of Electrons The Science of Technology Automation and Robotics Flight and Space Under Development Energy and Motion R Five, 9-week units Gateway to Technology

18. 18 Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering/Architecture Biotechnology Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design & Development Note: Course program requires college entrance mathematics each year. Specialization Courses (HS offers 1 or more): Foundation Courses: Capstone Course: HS Engineering Program

19. 19 Foundation Course: Principles Of Engineering A Hands-on, project-based course that teaches: Engineering as a Career Materials Science Structural Design Applied Physics Automation/Robotics Embedded Processors Drafting/Design

20. 20 Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design

21. 21 If you want someone to learn… Teach them what they like.

22. 22 Foundation Course: Digital Electronics Design > Simulate > Prototype > Fabricate

23. 23 Specialization Course: Civil Engineering and Architecture Cuban Restaurant Soils Permits Design Structural Analysis

24. 24 Civil Engineering & Architecture Kearny Redesigns Their Classroom