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Project Lead The Way is the nation’s
leading provider of science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum
for middle and high school students.
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Our mission is to prepare
students for the global economy.
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Why PLTW? Why now?
The United States ranks 17th in science
achievement; 25th in math ability out of 65
countries.1
By 2018…
– STEM jobs will grow by 17 percent2
– 1.2 million STEM jobs will go unfilled3
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How do we prepare students to have
the right skills and the right interests
to fill those 1.2 million jobs and close
the United States’ skills gap?
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Engage their minds and
their interest early.
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…through rigorous, relevant learning.
Hands-on learning
Real-world problem solving
Dedicated, passionate teachers
Open-ended
problems
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It’s what Project Lead The Way does on a
regular basis.
We engage students’ minds while inspiring
their interest in STEM subjects through
hands-on learning and real-world problem
solving.
Here’s how.
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Preparing Students For the Global Economy
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World-Class Curriculum
Our curriculum is
designed and consistently
reviewed and improved
by:
• PLTW teachers
• University educators
• Industry experts
• School administrators
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World-Class Curriculum
• All PLTW curriculum is
activities-, project-,
problem-based.
• PLTW curriculum aligns
with Common Core
and Next Generation
Science Standards.
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PLTW’s curriculum creates a classroom
experience unlike any other.
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World Class-Curriculum
Elementary
School
Program
Launching in
2014
Gateway To
Technology
Pathway To
Engineering &
Biomedical
Sciences
College,
career,
and
beyond
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Gateway To Technology
Challenging, inspiring, and
flexible, GTT engages
students’ natural curiosity
and imagination through
creative problem solving.
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Gateway To Technology
Independent units:
• Design and Modeling
• Automation and Robotics
• Energy and Environment
• Flight and Space
• Green Architecture
• Science of Technology
• Magic of Electrons
• Medical Detectives
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Pathway To Engineering
Collaborative, rigorous, and relevant, PTE students solve open-ended problems; learn and apply the engineering design process; and develop teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills.
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Pathway To Engineering
Courses:
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Engineering Design and Development
• *New in 2014: Computer Science and Software Engineering
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Biomedical Sciences
Students play the roles of
biomedical
professionals as they
investigate and study the
concepts of human
medicine, physiology,
genetics, microbiology, and
public health.
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Biomedical Sciences
Courses:
• Principles of the
Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Interventions
• Biomedical Innovations
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PLTW elementary
Students decide as early as second and third
grade whether they like, and think they are good
at, math and science.
We need to reach them first.
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PLTW elementary
Topic-based modules
engage students in design
problems, collaboration,
analysis, problem solving,
and computational
thinking.
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High-quality professional
development prepares teachers to
get students engaged in STEM.
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High-quality professional development
for teachers
• Three phases:
– Readiness training
– Core training
– Ongoing training
• Conducted in partnership with more than 51 colleges and universities across the country.
• More than 3,500 teachers trained in summer 2013.
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PLTW partners with leading corporation,
philanthropic organizations, and educational
institutions.
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An engaged network of partners
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So, does it work?
YES.
PLTW students achieve significantly higher
scores in reading, mathematics, and science, and
in some cases, have the opportunity to receive
college credit.
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So, does it work?
PLTW alumni study
engineering and
technology in greater
numbers than the
national average, with a
higher retention rate
in college engineering,
science, and related
programs than non-PLTW
students.
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So, does it work?
“We need to cultivate, nurture that
(STEM) interest early, and that’s what
Project Lead The Way does…It does it
with the nuts and bolts of teaching.”
-William Bennett, U.S. Secretary of
Education, 1985-1988
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“If I had to say what got our
name out there as a school,
it would be Project lead the
way. I don’t understand why
schools would not use Project
Lead The Way. The curriculum
is there. The training is there.
It’s extensive It’s detailed.
The success we’ve had here at
Toppenish is in large part due
to our relationship with
Project Lead The Way.
-Trevor Greene, principal,
Toppenish High School,
Washington
“We’ve been very, very impressed by
both the quality of the materials and
the training they’re able to provide to
educators.”
—Tim Fliss, Vice President of Human
Resources, Bemis Company
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We continue to improve. Every day.
PLTW follows a continuous improvement
model.
Teachers can expect to see improvements in
course material each year.
New, future-reaching programs and delivery
models are constantly in development.
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America’s STEM Solution
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Over 6,500 programs
More than 5,500 schools
more than 13,000 teachers trained
100s of partners
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Be a part of the solution.
Bring PLTW to your school or community.
Mentor PLTW students.
Join a school partnership team.
Financially support PLTW program implementation.
Voice your endorsement of PLTW.
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Let’s continue the conversation.
For more information visit pltw.org or contact
school support at [email protected].
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