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Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Curriculum Resources

Project Lead The Way seeks to create dynamic partnerships with our nation’s schools to prepare an increasing and more diverse group of students to be successful in engineering and engineering technology.

PLTW National Information
Project Lead The Way - National Site	PLTW and Utah Schools
Applications to join PLTW	Information Request
Parent and Student Information	PLTW Affiliate/Partner Colleges and Universities
Utah Specific Information
The Utah PLTW plan Pre-Engineering Pathway for both regular and small rural schools.	Skill Certificate Program Information

PLTW High School Courses
Targeted Grade Level	Course Name(CIP codes) --- Click here for Sample Curriculum Click on the course title to see course standards.	Academic Courses
7th Grade	- Technology, Life, and Careers (13.0001) • TLC (Tech. Ed.) or TLC Home	Math 7 Integrated Science (Grade 7) Lang. Arts 7
8th Grade	• Exploring Technology - Previously known as Technology Education (21.0102) Gateway To Technology is an excellent curriculum that introduces students to PLTW. It meets the Exploring Technology standards.	Pre-algebra Integrated Science (Grade 8) Lang. Arts 8
9th - 11th Grades	•Principles of Engineering (210122) - A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.	Elem. Algebra Earth Systems Lang. Arts 9
	•Introduction to Engineering Design (210120) - A course that teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. In NYS, the course is called Design and Drawing for Production and follows the syllabus developed by the State Education Department.	Geometry Biology Lang. Arts 10
	•Digital Electronics (210121) - A course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices.
11th - 12th Grades Schools may offer one or more of these two courses.	•Computer Integrated Manufacturing (210123) - A course that applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design, and Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included.	Interm. Algebra Physics Lang. Arts 11
	•Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) - The major focus of the Civil Engineering and Architecture course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property.
	•Aerospace Engineering (AE) The major focus of the Aerospace Engineering (AE) course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering. Students will be introduced to the PLTW activity-based, project-based, and problem-based learning through exploring the world of aerospace engineering. Students should have experience in physics, mathematics, and technology education. They will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of aerospace problems. The entire curriculum sequence will include experiences from the diverse fields of Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, and related areas of study. Lessons will engage students in engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering.
	•Engineering Design and Development (210124) - An engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.	Pre-calculus Chemistry Lang. Arts 12
A High School Physics Option
9th - 12th Grades	•Physics with Technology (21.0105) - (Previously called Principles of Technology and Physics: Science and Engineering) Students taking this course will learn physics in Context. They will apply the unifying concepts of: Force, work, rate, power and resistance through the energy systems of : mechanics (linear, angular and thermal), fluids and electromagnetism. This course meets the Utah State Core requirements for physics. Evaluation occurs through both the physics CRT and the skills performance assessment.	With the proper endorsement this course can be taught for science credit.

For further information, contact Melvin Robinson - melvin.robinson@schools.utah.gov Technology and Engineering Education Specialist Utah State Office of Education
Phone (801) 538-7598	Fax: (801) 538-7868
Physical Address Utah State Office of Education Career and Technical Education Services 250 East 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200	Mailing Address Utah State Office of Education Career and Technical Education Services PO Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

Last Updated, September 5, 2007

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