1. Ted Wilkinson Ben Gifford Building Custom Engineer’s Notebooks

2. Why would I make my Engineer’s Notebooks? Save money Promote your School and PLTW program Include items you want

3. Things to keep in mind Keep it PROFESSIONAL Make sure all “required” elements are on the notebook pages Permanently Bound 3 Ring Binders do not qualify Table of Contents Work pages ¼” Grid Printed page number Signature Block Make it durable Useful information

4. Can I do This? Yes, if: You can get your hands on a binding machine You have a printer/copier You are willing to spend the time Funds to purchase supplies Generally cheaper than purchased Notebooks Local Sponsorships of the Notebooks Include company name and logo in the book

5. How do I start? Answer a few questions How many do I need Do I want all PLTW Engineering classes to have the same Notebook Do I want all the binding the same

6. What does it cost to make custom Engineers note books? Paper for the pages Binding combs Card stock for the covers Plastic covers (Optional)

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8. Binding Combs https://www.adss.net/Plastic-Binding-Combs-c26_142.htm Many colors available Priced per 100

9. Covers- Durability and Professionalism Clear Plastic cover option https://www.adss.net/Clear-Binding-Covers- c26_145_180.htm https://www.adss.net/Clear-Binding-Covers- c26_145_180.htm Prices per 100 (makes 50 books) Cardstock http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?Ntt=card% 20stock&cmsearch=card|keyword%20matches|card%20sto ck&predict=true http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?Ntt=card% 20stock&cmsearch=card|keyword%20matches|card%20sto ck&predict=true Laminated covers https://www.adss.net/LargeLaminatingPouches/Letter-7- Mil-Laminating-Pouches-c26_147_307-p33879.htm https://www.adss.net/LargeLaminatingPouches/Letter-7- Mil-Laminating-Pouches-c26_147_307-p33879.htm

10. What do I include? Notebook pages How many pages? Formula sheets Include sheets applicable for that class or all classes? Design process Do every class use the same Design Process? Proper use of Engineer’s Notebooks Promotions Other PLTW Classes offered TSA College credit information

11. Engineer’s Notebook Page

12. Estimated cost for 100 Notebooks Binding Combs..................................................$ 7.00 Plastic Cover......................................................$44.00 Card Stock.........................................................$16.00 Total Without buying Paper: $69.00..................................................................................$0.69 each Paper (Case).......................................................$46.00 Total: $113.00...................................................................................$1.13 each