1. PLTW Gateway

2. Energy and the Environment
PLTW Gateway
9 week units designed for grades 6-8
Flight & Space
Medical Detectives
Science of Technology
Design & Modeling
Automation & Robotics
Required Units
Specialized Units
Gateway To Technology now consists of 8, 9 week units or 2 full years of instruction.
The required foundation units are Design and Modeling and Automation and Robotics. The 6 specialization units can be offered in any combination, none, some or all of them may be offered to your students.
The newest unit, and the one we will be discussing today, is the Medical Detectives unit.
In the Medical Detectives unit
Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they analyze genetic testing results to diagnose disease and study DNA evidence found at a “crime scene”. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, investigate how to measure and interpret vital signs, and learn how the systems of the human body work together to maintain health.
Magic of Electrons
Energy and the Environment
Green Architecture

3. Unit Connections to PTE and BMS
Gateway To Technology Unit
High School PLTW Course
Automation and Robotics
Principles Of Engineering
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Computer Science/Software Engineering
Design and Modeling
Introduction to Engineering Design
Energy and the Environment
Biotechnical Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Flight and Space
Aerospace Engineering
Green Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Medical Detectives
Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
Biomedical Innovation
Magic of Electrons
Digital Electronics
Science of Technology
Each of the GTT units connects to courses offered through the PLTW High School Engineering and Biomedical sciences curriculum.
As you can see from this slide, the Medical Detectives unit connects to the Biotechnical Engineering (or soon the Bioengineering) course and the 4 courses from the Biomedical Sciences Curriculum (PBS, HBS, MI and BI)

4. Required Units Design and Modeling Automation and Robotics
Lesson 1.3 Measurement
Lesson 1.4 Sketching and Dimensioning
Lesson 1.5 Designing for Production
Automation and Robotics
Lesson 2.1 What is Automation and Robotics
Lesson 2.2 Mechanical Systems
Lesson 2.3 Automated Systems
Foundation Units
All students must be offered the required units.
Automation and Robotics (AR)
Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build and program a solution to solve an existing problem.
Design and Modeling (DM)
In this unit, students begin to recognize the value of an engineering notebook to document and capture their ideas. They are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to create a virtual image of their designs and produce a portfolio to showcase their creative solutions.

5. Specialized Units Flight and Space Science of Technology
Lesson 4.1 History of Flight and Space
Lesson 4.2 Aeronautics
Lesson 4.3 Traveling and Living in Space
Science of Technology
Lesson 5.1 Applied Chemistry
Lesson 5.2 Nanotechnology
Lesson 5.3 Applied Physics
Specialization Units
Flight & Space (FS) The exciting world of aerospace comes alive through Flight and Space. Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build, and test an airfoil. Custom-built simulation software allows students to experience space travel.
Science of Technology (ST) Science impacts the technology of yesterday, today, and the future. Students apply the concepts of physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology to STEM activities and projects, including making ice cream, cleaning up an oil spill, and discovering the properties of nano-materials.

6. Specialized Units Energy and the Environment Green Architecture
Lesson 3.1 Investigating Energy
Lesson 3.2 Sustainable Energy
Lesson 3.3. Making an Impact
Green Architecture
Lesson 7.1 Architectural Basics
Lesson 7.2 Introduction to Sustainable Architecture
Lesson 7.3 Architectural Challenge
Specialization Units
Energy & the Environment (EE) Students are challenged to think big and toward the future as they explore sustainable solutions to our energy needs and investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the world. They design and model alternative energy sources and evaluate options for reducing energy consumption.
Green Architecture (GA) Today’s students have grown up in an age of “green” choices. In this unit, students learn how to apply this concept to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.

7. Specialized Units Magic of Electrons Medical Detectives
Lesson 6.1 What is Electricity?
Lesson 6.2 Electronics
Lesson 6.3 Digital Electronics
Medical Detectives
Lesson 8.1 What is a Medical Detective?
Lesson 8.2 Mysteries of the Human Body Systems
Lesson 8.3 Murder Mystery
Specialization Units
Magic of Electrons (ME) Through hands-on projects, students explore electricity, the behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices. They learn knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design, and examine the impact of electricity on the world around them.
Medical Detectives (MD) Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they analyze genetic testing results to diagnose disease and study DNA evidence found at a “crime scene.” They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, investigate how to measure and interpret vital signs, and learn how the systems of the human body work together to maintain health.

8. Proposed GTT/Launch Summer Training Schedule
Tentatively (End of February final schedule will be posted): SDSU for June 15-27: MD, GA/EE. Launch                    for July 6-18: DM, AR, Launch Cal Poly Pomona   for July 6-18: DM, AR                                          for July 20-Aug 1: ME/FS, MD San Jose State ...for June 15-27: DM, AR                                   for July 6-18: GA/EE, FS/ME
Is there a need for a ST training? If so, sign proposal sheet with your name, , and phone number.

9. PLTW Gateway Academy Questions?
Summer Program Curriculum for One Week Academy
Questions?
Questions?