Implementing a Project Lead the Way Program in a Charter School Environment.

1. Engineering
Student
Engagement
Project Lead the Way
&
Charter Schools

2. Meredith Temples
Project Lead the Way Engineering
Charleston Charter School for
Math & Science
www.slideshare.net/mtemples
Class Website

3. The Mission of Charleston Math and Science is to educate
students for success in college and careers by providing an
innovative learning environment that is academically
excellent, developmentally responsive, and socially
equitable.

4. OBJECTIVES
About Project Lead the Way
PLTW Programs
Learning Approach
Project Lead the Way Classroom
Program Implementation Information
- Costs
-Certification
-Partnership Team
PLTW & Charter Environment

5. ABOUT
STEM JOBS
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Project Lead
The Way (PLTW)
is the nation’s
leading
provider of K-
12 STEM
programs.
A 501(c)(3)
nonprofit
organization,
The U.S.
Department of
Commerce
estimates
that STEM
jobs will grow
17 % by 2018
By 2018, the
U.S. will
have more
than 1.2
K-12 STEM
SOLUTION

6. ABOUT
RIGOR &
RELEVENCE
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High quality,
hands-on course
training
On-going training
opportunities
Comprehensive
curriculum
material
Collaboration and
discussion tools
Work informed
by
current researc
h and experts in
academics and
industry.
Research/Eviden
ce-Based: We
follow Wiggins
and McTighe’s
approach,
Understanding by
TEACHER SUPPORT

7. PROGRAMS
Launch Gateway Compute
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Elementary
Amazing
discoveries
start here
.
Middle
School
Deep
curiosity
takes root
.
High School
Biomedical
sciences
come alive
.
Design for a
successful
future awaits
r Science
Biomedica
l
Science
Engineerin
g
High School High School
Tomorrow's
technologies,
learned today

8. Designed for K-5 students
Topics:
Engineering Design
Structure and Function
Light and Sound
Materials Science
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9. Foundation Units:
Design & Modeling
Automation & Robotics
Specialization Units:
Energy & the Environment
Flight & Space
Magic of Electrons
Green Architecture
Medical Detectives
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10. BBIIOOMMEEDDIICCAALL
Foundation Courses
Principles of Biomedical Science
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
Capstone Course:
Biomedical Innovation
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11. EENNGGIINNEEEERRIINNGG
Foundation Courses
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Specialization Courses:
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Digital Electronics
Capstone Course - Engineering Design and
Development
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12. CLUBS & COMPETITIONS
Extended Learning Opportunities
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PLTW- USC Competitions
 Intro. Engineering Design
 Principles of Engineering
 Digital Electronics
Citadel E-Week
 Popsicle Bridges
 Robot Challenges
 Gear Ratio Design
Technology Student Association
 Structural Design
 Robot Challenges
 CAD Design
 Technology Quiz Bowl
 Architectural Design
 & Much More

13. PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
1.
2.
3.
1.Activity:
opportunity
to apply
learning
2.Project:
application
and problem
solving
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Activity-Project-
Problem
Scaffolding for student learning

14. Introduction to Engineering Design
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Example Activity:
Isometric
Sketching

15. Introduction to Engineering Design
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Example Project:
Puzzle Cube

16. Principles of Engineering
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Example Problem:
Rube Goldberg
Machine

17. The Project Lead the Way Classroom
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18. PLTW
IMPLEMENTATION
Gateway to Technology: Schools must offer the two foundation courses
within the first year and may select any specialization courses.
Engineering: Schools must offer the two foundation courses and a
minimum third course by the end of the third year of implementation:
Biomedical: Must offer three PLTW Biomedical Science foundation
courses within three years of program commencement.

19. COSTS
Curriculum is provided by PLTW at no cost.
Specific Costs:
Participation Fee- covers software license fees
Equipment & Tools
Consumables- student projects
Teacher Professional Development

20. COSTS
Approximate implementation cost based on 20 Student classroom. Does not include computer hardware.
Review Project Lead the Way Purchasing Manual for more exact costs.

21. FUNDING SOURCES
* Citizen Philanthropy- Donor’s Choose
* Grants
* Contests and Competitions
* Perkins Funding- Work based learning funds
(participation fees qualify- based on “completers”)

22. CERTIFICATION/
RECOGNITION
Eligibility: High Schools that offer four or
more courses
Ensure program quality
Program recognition
Student college credit eligibility
Requires self assessment and site visit.

23. PARTNERSHIP TEAM
* A link between the school, community and
industry
* Provide leadership and support
* Advocates of the PLTW program
* PLTW Partnership Guide

24. CHARTER
CHALLENGES
* Enrollment Numbers
* Department- Smaller Size
* Resources may limit course offerings
* Isolated from support resources
* Expense-Maintain Equipment/Technology

25. CHARTER
BENEFITS
* Professionals as Teachers- Certification
Status
* Greater Autonomy- Curriculum
* Strong Relationship with Students

26. ABOUT
Student Benefits:
College Credit Eligibility
Admissions Preference
Scholarships
Competition Participation
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27. TESTIMONIALS
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“I'm ahead of schedule in my
major. All of the experience
[the engineering] classes gave
me helped prepare me for what
I do everyday in school. In fact,
I feel really prepared for
everything I face in college.”
“[A]ll the things we have
been learning in my
University Physics and
Aerospace are things
that you have already
taught me.”
“Please let your current
[students] know how
important these classes are
that they are taking, for if
they can excel in their
studies now, college will be
so much easier for them.”
.
CLEMSON
Engineering
Student
West
Virginia
University
Engineering
Student
Trident Tech
Engineering
Student

28. MORE INFORMATION
www.southcarolinapltw.com
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@PLTWorg
ProjectLeadTheWay
www.facebook.com/S
outhCarolinaPLTW
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e
Project Lead the
Way: Getting
Started