Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Gateway to Technology
Course Description
This is an introductory course for engineering. As part of this course you will be exploring technology in today’s society. In addition, you will be designing and building projects. This is a unique learning experience that will differ from anything you have done before. This course is part of the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum and students will have a chance to take more PLTW engineering courses in high school. Syllabus
Students will need the master the following skills to be successful in this class.
· Measurement
o I can make correct dimensions on the computer software.
· Drawing and Sketching:
o I can properly draw simple objects in Isometric form.
o I can draw objects in orthographic form.
o I can draw one of my Inventor projects in isometric form.
· Modeling on Inventor
o I understand the basic functions of the software Inventor.
§ For example: Tool bar, drawing functions, using constraints, setting dimensions
o I can build a dice following the blue print and using correct measurements.
o I can make a bracket using the correct dimensions and functions in the blue print.
o I can make Lego pieces and properly constrain them together.
o I can construct a chessboard using proper dimensions and constraints.
o I can design chess pieces that fit on the chessboard with similar features of real pieces.
For students to get an A in this class they need to master all 5 projects. They will receive a B for mastery of 4 projects and a C for mastery of 3 projects.
This is an introductory course for engineering. As part of this course you will be exploring technology in today’s society. In addition, you will be designing and building projects. This is a unique learning experience that will differ from anything you have done before. This course is part of the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum and students will have a chance to take more PLTW engineering courses in high school. Syllabus
Students will need the master the following skills to be successful in this class.
· Measurement
o I can make correct dimensions on the computer software.
· Drawing and Sketching:
o I can properly draw simple objects in Isometric form.
o I can draw objects in orthographic form.
o I can draw one of my Inventor projects in isometric form.
· Modeling on Inventor
o I understand the basic functions of the software Inventor.
§ For example: Tool bar, drawing functions, using constraints, setting dimensions
o I can build a dice following the blue print and using correct measurements.
o I can make a bracket using the correct dimensions and functions in the blue print.
o I can make Lego pieces and properly constrain them together.
o I can construct a chessboard using proper dimensions and constraints.
o I can design chess pieces that fit on the chessboard with similar features of real pieces.
For students to get an A in this class they need to master all 5 projects. They will receive a B for mastery of 4 projects and a C for mastery of 3 projects.
For more information on the PLTW program please see their website.
To download the trial version for free please go this website.
To download the trial version for free please go this website.
