2. 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

3. 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

4. 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]

5. 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]

6. 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

7. 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

8. Local PLTW Schools

9. 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

10. 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

11. Engineering by Design (EbD)

12. 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.

13. Next Steps… Fall 2011-2012 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!