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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 and Course Description: You will learn about various aspects of civil
sketching. We will use Autodesk Inventor to create 3 dimensional engineering and architecture and apply your knowledge to the virtual
objects that you can print on our 3-D printer. There are many projects design and development of properties and structures using 3D design
and hands-on activities that you will be doing the entire year. software. There are many projects and hands-on activities that you will
be doing the entire year.
Principles of Engineering (PLTW) A, B, C
Course Number: 013201 + 013202 + 013203 Computer Science Principles (PLTW) A, B, C
Must register for all 3 trimesters Course Number: 014701 + 014702 + 014703
Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating Must register for all 3 trimesters
colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the Students have the opportunity to earn 3 college credits from participating
instructor. colleges for this course. See page 46 for more information, or see the
Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Algebra 1 instructor.
(Non Linear Algebra). Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment or
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective successful completion of Algebra 1 (Non Linear Algebra).
Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills graduation requirement for: Elective
Course Description: You will be learning advanced concepts and Grade Level: 9-12
strategies used in engineering-based jobs. Mechanical advantages, Course Description: This course dives into computer related
programming, robotics, structural analysis are just a few units that we problem-solving through projects requiring planning, documentation,
cover. There are many projects and hands-on activities that you will be programming and communication skills. Course projects include: a
doing the entire year. focus on agile design through scripting of Scratch animations and
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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