engineering alliance competitions and leadership activities for pltw students

Engineering AllianceEngineering AllianceCompetitions and Leadership Activities for PLTW students

Engineering AllianceEngineering Alliance

EA Design CriteriaEA Design CriteriaVirtual competitive activitiesVirtual leadership lessonsParticipation in class or at homeCombined expertise TSA and SkillsUSAEnhance PLTW curriculaMembership in student organization if desired

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Highly recommended by PLTW.


Sample contest Sample contest specifications:specifications:ConceptsEquipmentRules and proceduresTally sheetsOptions and troubleshootingEvaluation


Middle School Competitions Middle School Competitions

Improve My School Presentation –Identify a school design issue and prepare a presentation using concepts in the Design and Modeling Unit.

Systems Identification Challenge – Using a series of pictures and statements, identify systems based on the knowledge gained from Automation and Robotics.

Gateway To Technology (GTT) Quiz BowlQuiz bowl questions are designed to review the key concepts and essential questions from the Gateway to Technology curriculum.


High School Competitions High School Competitions Virtual Quiz Bowl –demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in Introduction to Engineering Design.

Design Problem Solution Judging Event - Team event integrated with the Principles of Engineering course.

Community Problems Presentation - Identify a local design problem and present solutions.


Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills

Activities will connect directly to the existingcurriculum and will focus on the following:

►Communication Presentation ability ►Diversity►Time management ►Goal setting►Organizational skills ►Continuous ►Teams and Teamwork improvement


Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development

► Leadership development guide

► Scenario e-learning modules

► Leadership lesson supplements

► Introductory engineering awarenessactivity kit


E-Learning ModulesE-Learning Modules

Students will be presented with a real-world scenario that involves working on a course project or problem. Students will make decisions and receive feedback on their actions as they develop skills in:

teams and teamwork critical thinking and problem solving professional development and career exploration communicating technical ideas and specifications with

multiple audiences

E-Learning ModulesE-Learning Modules


Student BenefitsStudent Benefits


Teacher BenefitsTeacher Benefits


Administrator BenefitsAdministrator Benefits


For TSA and SkillsUSA Chapters:For TSA and SkillsUSA Chapters:You may participate in EA along with TSA or

SkillsUSA

EA provides competitions and leadership aligned with PLTW curriculum

TSA and SkillsUSA activities incorporate state, national and international levels

All EA materials available on the Web

Recognition for Recognition for Inaugural SchoolsInaugural Schools

Founding Partner Plaque for school

Press release to governor, federal legislators, state education agency and national education press

Other TBD

FOUNDING PARTNERCowles High School

2009

Example only


For more information:For more information:

www.engineeringalliance.org

Or e-mail questions to:

[email protected]

Or call toll free: 888/860-9010

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