What is PLTW?The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway To Technology (GTT) program features a project-based curriculum designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students. They envision, design, and test their ideas with the same advanced modeling software used by companies like Lockheed Martin, Intel, and Sprint. They study both mechanical and computer control systems; think robotics and animation. Students also explore the importance of energy, including innovative ways to reduce, conserve, and produce it using solar, thermal, and wind power. The knowledge that students gain and the skills they build from GTT create a strong foundation to further their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning in high school and beyond.
Throughout GTT, students acquire knowledge and skills in problem solving, teamwork, and innovation as well as explore STEM careers. Taught in conjunction with the rigorous MCMS curriculum, the program is divided into three, 12 week long, independent units; Design & Modeling (6th Grade), Energy & Transportation (7th Grade), and Automation & Robotics (8th Grade). For more information pertaining to any of these classes, please click the corresponding tab above! |
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