engineering student engagement with project lead the way
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Engineering Student Engagement
Project Lead the Way &
Charter Schools
Meredith TemplesProject Lead the Way Engineering
Charleston Charter School for Math & Science
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Class Website
The Mission of Charleston Math and Science is to educate students for success in college and careers by providing an
innovative learning environment that is academically excellent, developmentally responsive, and socially
equitable.
OBJECTIVES
About Project Lead the WayPLTW ProgramsLearning ApproachProject Lead the Way ClassroomProgram Implementation Information - Costs -Certification
-Partnership TeamPLTW & Charter Environment
ABOUT
STEM JOBS
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, PLTW serves more than 6,500 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that STEM jobs will grow 17 % by 2018
By 2018, the U.S. will have more than 1.2 million unfilled STEM jobs because there will not be enough qualified workers to fill them.
K-12 STEM SOLUTION
ABOUT
RIGOR & RELEVENCE
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High quality, hands-on course training
On-going training opportunities
Comprehensive curriculum material
Collaboration and discussion tools
Lesson Resources
Work informed by current research and experts in academics and industry.
Research/Evidence-Based: We follow Wiggins and McTighe’s approach, Understanding by Design®
Problem-Based: Real World Application
TEACHER SUPPORT
PROGRAMS
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Elementary
Amazing discoveries start here
.
Middle School
Deep curiosity
takes root
.
High School
Biomedical sciences
come alive
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Design for a successful
future awaits
Launch Gateway Computer Science
Biomedical
Science
Engineering
High School High School
Tomorrow's technologies, learned today
Designed for K-5 students
Topics: Engineering Design Structure and FunctionLight and SoundMaterials Science
LAUNCHLAUNCH
8(C) Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2014
Foundation Units:Design & ModelingAutomation & Robotics
Specialization Units:Energy & the EnvironmentFlight & SpaceMagic of ElectronsGreen ArchitectureMedical Detectives
GATEWAYGATEWAY
9(C) Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2014
Foundation CoursesPrinciples of Biomedical ScienceHuman Body SystemsMedical Interventions
Capstone Course:Biomedical Innovation
BIOMEDICALBIOMEDICAL
10(C) Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2014
Foundation CoursesIntroduction to Engineering DesignPrinciples of Engineering
Specialization Courses:Aerospace EngineeringCivil Engineering & ArchitectureComputer Integrated ManufacturingDigital ElectronicsCapstone Course - Engineering Design and Development
ENGINEERINGENGINEERING
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(C) Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2014
CLUBS & COMPETITIONS Extended Learning Opportunities
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PLTW- USC Competitions Intro. Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics
Citadel E-Week Popsicle Bridges Robot Challenges Gear Ratio Design
Technology Student Association Structural Design Robot Challenges CAD Design Technology Quiz Bowl Architectural Design & Much More
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PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
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1.Activity: opportunity to apply learning
2.Project: application and problem solving
3.Problem: find unique solutions
Activity-Project-Problem
Scaffolding for student learning
Introduction to Engineering Design
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Example Activity: Isometric Sketching
Introduction to Engineering Design
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Example Project: Puzzle Cube
Principles of Engineering
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Example Problem: Rube Goldberg Machine
The Project Lead the Way Classroom
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PLTW IMPLEMENTATION
Gateway to Technology: Schools must offer the two foundation courses within the first year and may select any specialization courses.
Engineering: Schools must offer the two foundation courses and a minimum third course by the end of the third year of implementation:
Biomedical: Must offer three PLTW Biomedical Science foundation courses within three years of program commencement.
COSTS
Curriculum is provided by PLTW at no cost.
Specific Costs:
Participation Fee- covers software license fees
Equipment & Tools
Consumables- student projects
Teacher Professional Development
COSTS
Approximate implementation cost based on 20 Student classroom. Does not include computer hardware. Review Project Lead the Way Purchasing Manual for more exact costs.
FUNDING SOURCES
* Citizen Philanthropy- Donor’s Choose
* Grants
* Contests and Competitions
* Perkins Funding- Work based learning funds (participation fees qualify- based on “completers”)
CERTIFICATION/RECOGNITION
Eligibility: High Schools that offer four or more coursesEnsure program qualityProgram recognitionStudent college credit eligibility
Requires self assessment and site visit.
PARTNERSHIP TEAM
* A link between the school, community and industry
* Provide leadership and support
* Advocates of the PLTW program
* PLTW Partnership Guide
CHARTER CHALLENGES
* Enrollment Numbers
* Department- Smaller Size
* Resources may limit course offerings
* Isolated from support resources
* Expense-Maintain Equipment/Technology
CHARTER BENEFITS
* Professionals as Teachers- Certification Status
* Greater Autonomy- Curriculum
* Strong Relationship with Students
ABOUT
Student Benefits:College Credit Eligibility
Admissions Preference
Scholarships
Competition Participation
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TESTIMONIALS
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“I'm ahead of schedule in my major. All of the experience [the engineering] classes gave me helped prepare me for what I do everyday in school. In fact, I feel really prepared for everything I face in college.”
“[A]ll the things we have been learning in my University Physics and Aerospace are things that you have already taught me.”
“Please let your current [students] know how
important these classes are that they are taking, for if
they can excel in their studies now, college will be so much easier for them.”
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CLEMSON Engineering
Student
West Virginia
University Engineering
Student
Trident Tech Engineering
Student
MORE INFORMATION
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@PLTWorg
www.facebook.com/SouthCarolinaPLTW
ProjectLeadTheWay
Project Lead the Way: Getting Started
www.southcarolinapltw.commore