Eastern High School PLTW

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• Eastern High School PLTW

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The Problem
There are currently engineering/engineering
technology jobs available in the U.S. without
trained people to fill them.
1,300,000
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Exposure to Real Engineering

• The PLTW classes are modeled after introductory
  engineering courses taught at the university
  level.
• Students gain first hand experience to find out
  what engineering is all about.

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Who should take PLTW courses?
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The Student who is

• In the top 80 of his/her class.
• Good in mathematics and science.
• Interested in being an engineer or technologist.
• Good in art and design.
• Interested in computers.
• Student who learns best by doing.

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The Student who is

• Willing to work hard!!!

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PLTW Courses
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PLTW at Eastern Jr/Sr. High School
Introduction to Engineering Design Computer based
3D Modeling and Design Digital Electronics Working
with electronic circuits and logic Principles of
Engineering Understanding relationships between
science and engineering
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Introduction to Engineering Design

• 3D modeling with AutoDesk inventor
• Understanding and implementing the design process
• Problem solving and product design
• Creating detailed drawings

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Hands On . . . Minds On
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Create detailed annotated drawings
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The Chess Board
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Digital Electronics

• This is a course in applied logic that
  encompasses the application of electronic
  circuits and devices.

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Test Equipment
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Electrical Components
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Designing Circuits

• Computer simulation software is used to design
  and test digital circuitry prior to the actual
  construction of circuits and devices

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Constructing Circuits

• After designing circuits, students build and
  test their circuits in lab.

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Blast Off To the Future