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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Project Lead The Way is a program that offers a sequence of courses, which when combined with higher level math and science skill
acquisition, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering technology prior to entering college. By engaging in
hands-on, real-world projects, students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life.
The sequence and comprehensiveness of curriculum makes science, technology and engineering and math (STEM) relevant for
students as they solve problems, participate as part of a team, lead teams, conduct research, analyze data, understand real-world
impacts, speak to a public audience, and learn outside of the classroom. PLTW courses will allow students to explore their interest in
engineering as a career. A college credit examination will earn the student college credit. It is recommended that the student take
two PLTW courses prior to taking the exam.

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) A, B, C Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) A, B, C
Course Number: 013401 + 013402 + 013403 Course Number: 014601 + 014602 + 014603
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating
colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the
instructor. instructor.
Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment or Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment or
successful completion of Algebra 1 (Non Linear Algebra). successful completion of Algebra 1 (Non Linear Algebra).
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective, Fine Arts Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: You will learn the basic concepts of design Course Description: You will learn about various aspects of civil
and sketching. We will use Autodesk Inventor to create 3 engineering and architecture and apply your knowledge to the virtual
dimensional objects that you can print on our 3-D printer. There are design and development of properties and structures using 3D
many projects and hands-on activities that you will be doing the design software. There are many projects and hands-on activities
entire year. that you will be doing the entire year.

Principles of Engineering (PLTW) A, B, C Computer Science Principles (PLTW) A, B, C
Course Number: 013201 + 013202 + 013203 Course Number: 014701 + 014702 + 014703
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating
colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the
instructor. instructor.
Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Algebra 1 Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment or
(Non Linear Algebra) with a grade of “B” or higher. successful completion of Algebra 1 (Non Linear Algebra).
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective

Grade Level: 9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: You will be learning advanced concepts and Course Description: This course dives into computer related
strategies used in engineering-based jobs. Mechanical advantages, problem-solving through projects requiring planning, documentation,
programming, robotics, structural analysis are just a few units that we programming and communication skills. Course projects include: a
cover. There are many projects and hands-on activities that you will focus on agile design through scripting of Scratch animations and
be doing the entire year. blocking of Android applications. Creating and modifying Python®
code. Simulations using big data and projecting results. HTML and
CSS website design.

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