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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
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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 • Focuses on civil engineering using Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills • Includes five (5) challenging courses
PLTW Engineering Courses 9th grade: • Introduction to Engineering Design 10th Grade: • Principles of Engineering 11th Grade: • Digital Electronics Specialty Course: • Civil Engineering & Architecture 12th Grade Capstone Course: • Engineering Design & Development
PLTW Partnerships BAE Systems Duke University Engineering Camp Nauticus Suffolk Historical Society University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)
PLTW Application Process Apply as Eighth Graders Meet Required Prerequisites Submit Completed Application Packet Meet Application Deadline Meet Eligibility Requirements
PLTW Class of 2014 Emily Bazemore Picture Courtesy of Suffolk News-Herald University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers Conference Suffolk News-Herald March 2, 2013