project lead the way (pltw) pathway to engineering
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Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering. A project and activity-based , relevant curriculum Immerses students in real-world engineering problems Addresses the demand for engineers and engineering technicians - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
• A project and activity-based, relevant curriculum
• Immerses students in real-world engineering problems
• Addresses the demand for engineers and engineering technicians
• Focuses on civil engineering using Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills
• Includes five (5) challenging courses
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)Pathway to Engineering
9th grade:• Introduction to Engineering
Design10th Grade:• Principles of Engineering11th Grade:• Digital ElectronicsSpecialty Course: • Civil Engineering & Architecture12th Grade Capstone Course: • Engineering Design &
Development
PLTW Engineering Courses
1st PLTW Class(Class of 2014)
BAE SystemsDuke University Engineering Camp
NauticusSuffolk Historical Society
University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center
(VMASC)
PLTW Partnerships
Apply as Eighth Graders
Meet Required Prerequisites
Submit Completed Application Packet
Meet Application Deadline
Meet Eligibility Requirements
PLTW Application Process
PLTW Program Data
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60
Applicants Accepted Enrollment
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-2014
Emily Bazemore
Picture Courtesy of Suffolk News-Herald
University of VirginiaSociety of Women Engineers
ConferenceSuffolk News-HeraldMarch 2, 2013
PLTW Class of 2014
PLTW In Action
