PLTW Engineering at AHS
OUR PLTW Goals Prepare your student to enter and be successful in a college of engineering program Provide unique opportunities for college essay material Support your student in applying to college and for scholarships
PLTW Engineering Courses Concurrent Courses: Algebra I and Biology I or higher Geometry and Chemistry I or higher Algebra 2 and Physics I or higher Pre-Cal/Statistics/Calculus and Level 2 Science or Anatomy and Physiology 9th – Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 10th – Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) 11th – Principles of Engineering (POE) 12th – Engineering Design and Development Senior Capstone (EDD)
PLTW Course Breakdowns 1/3 Mathematics Unit Conversions Beam Analysis Statistics 1/3 Science Materials Selection Force/Mass/Acceleration Thermodynamics 1/3 Technology Inventor CAD Software Revit Architecture Software RobotC Programming Software 1/3 Interactive Lessons and Discussion 1/3 Hands-On Labs 1/3 Digital Prototypes and Technical Drawings
Grading and Engineering Notebooks Notebook Grading Guidelines: Daily Assignments (20%) Includes handouts, instant challenges, computer activities, etc. with open notebook assistance, formula cards, calculators, and teamwork Quizzes (40%) All are independent with open notebook assistance, formula cards, and a calculator Tests/Projects (40%) No notebooks, but will still have a formula card and calculator
PLTW Opportunities Senior Ambassadors Recruiting Team AHS Engineering Ambassadors Competition Team VEX Robotics Competition Team Engineering for Humanity Community Organization (New)
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