PLTW LAUNCH: AMAZING DISCOVERIES START HERE Project Lead The Way

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. percent of scientists and graduate students in a 2010 study stated that their interest in science began before middle school. 2

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 3 AGENDA - PLTW LAUNCH Proven PLTW model What makes a PLTW classroom different? A closer look: – Curriculum – Professional Development – Network

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 4 PROVEN PLTW MODEL

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Activity-, project-, problem-based Aligned to Common Core Math and English Standards and Next Generation Science Standards Allows for flexibility and customization Designed for Kindergarten to 5 th grade Four modules per grade. Each module is ~10 hours Integrates formative and summative assessments 5 WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 6 IT ALL COMES TOGETHER IN A PLTW CLASSROOM

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 7 WHAT MAKES A PLTW CLASSROOM DIFFERENT? PLTW CLASSROOMS: Launch critical thinking Challenge students to make mistakes Integrate technology in the classroom Encourage teachers and students to learn together

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 8 SCALABLE, SCHOOL-WIDE MODEL FOR PLTW LAUNCH CORE TRAINING Trainer s PLTW Master Teachers Lead Teachers PLTW Teachers

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. PLTW three-phased approach fully supports K-5 STEM teachers: Readiness Training On-demand and live-online Focus on core knowledge/skill Core Training 3 days in-person training for the program Focus on pedagogy and activity-, project-, problem-based learning Ongoing Training On-demand and live online by module Focus on pedagogical-content knowledge by module 9 HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc PLTW LAUNCH MODULES SectionTitleStandards alignment K.1Structure and FunctionKindergarten K.2Structure and Function: Pushes and PullsKindergarten 1.1Light and Sound1 st grade 1.2Light: Observing Earth, Sun, Moon, and Stars1 st grade 2.1Materials Science: Properties of Matter2 nd grade 2.2Materials Science: Form and function2 nd grade 3.1Motion and Stability: Science of Flight3 rd grade 3.2Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions3 rd grade 4.1Energy: Collisions4 th grade 4.2Energy: Conversion4 th grade 5.1Robotics and Automation5 th grade 5.2Robotics and Automation: Challenge5 th grade

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. NO minimum module (or completion of module) requirements At least one Lead Teacher per building Teachers need to be certified for the modules they will teach. PD certifications will be packaged in paired groups of modules Required equipment and software will be outlined in the Purchasing Manual / eCatalog We will learn more about IT infrastructure requirements during the pilot (wireless capability in classrooms, etc.) PLTW Launch can be delivered in a non-traditional environment (afterschool, summer, etc.) 11 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

< > Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 12 PLTW LAUNCH INVESTMENT Teacher Training (excludes travel costs) Training for additional teachers in the building $ 650 $ 0 Participation Fee$ 750 General Supply Kits for 30 students$ per module Robotics Kits for 2-4 students$ per kit iPads or iPad Minis$ (set of 12) Prices are for budgetary purposes, subject to change

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