3. 15 years experience
In all 50 states
Nearly ½ million students involved
92% of all PLTW students go on to College
www.pltw.org
4. 3 Courses
PBS (Principals of Biomedical Science)
HBS (Human Body Systems)
MI (Medical Interventions)
Completer program for the Bright
Futures Gold Seal Scholarship.
5. Course 1: Principles of
Biomedical Sciences (PBS)
• Human Biology
• Medicine
• Research Technique
• Students investigate:
Human Body Systems
Health Conditions
Infectious Diseases
7. 4 of the top 5
fastest growing
occupations are in the
medical field!
US Dept. of Labor
8. Curriculum based on research
How People Learn
by the National Research Council
Understanding by Design
by the Wiggins & McTighe
Achieving Rigor & Relevance Through
Project-Based Learning
by the Daggett & Blais
ABET, Inc. Accreditation Criteria
National Standards