2. A project and activity-based, relevant curriculum Immerses students in real-world engineering problems Addresses the demand for engineers and engineering technicians Focuses on civil engineering using Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills Includes five (5) challenging courses Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering

3. 9 th grade: Introduction to Engineering Design 10 th Grade: Principles of Engineering 11 th Grade: Digital Electronics Specialty Course: Civil Engineering & Architecture 12 th Grade Capstone Course: Engineering Design & Development PLTW Engineering Courses

4. 1 st PLTW Class (Class of 2014)

5. BAE Systems Duke University Engineering Camp Nauticus Suffolk Historical Society University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) PLTW Partnerships

6. Apply as Eighth Graders Meet Required Prerequisites Submit Completed Application Packet Meet Application Deadline Meet Eligibility Requirements PLTW Application Process

7. PLTW Program Data

8. Emily Bazemore Picture Courtesy of Suffolk News-Herald University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference Suffolk News-Herald March 2, 2013 PLTW Class of 2014

9. PLTW In Action