Eastern High School PLTW

The Problem

There are currently engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them.

1,300,000

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.

Who should take PLTW courses?

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.”

The Student who is:

Willing to work hard!!!

PLTW Courses

PLTW at Eastern Jr/Sr. High School

Introduction to Engineering DesignComputer based 3D Modeling and

Design

Digital ElectronicsWorking with electronic circuits and

logic

Principles of EngineeringUnderstanding relationships between

science and engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design

1) 3D modeling with AutoDesk inventor

2) Understanding and implementing the design process

3) Problem solving and product design

4) Creating detailed drawings

Hands On . . . Minds On

Create detailed annotated drawings…

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Digital Electronics

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

Test Equipment

Electrical Components

Designing Circuits

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

Constructing Circuits

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

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