CLASSES
These PLTW classes are currently available at Freedom High School.
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
This is the first course in the Project Lead the Way sequence. IED is an introductory look into the design and creation of modern products. Students develop an understanding of a 6-step engineering design process and how it may be used for invention and innovation of everyday products. Blueprint reading, sketching for design, Computer Aided Design, mathematical and geometric relationships, visual and functional analysis, teamwork and presentation skills are some of the unit topics covered in this course. Additionally, leading parametric modeling software named Autodesk Inventor is employed to create 3-D computer models of mechanical products and to analyze their physical properties. Through hands on projects, students are exposed to professional communication and collaboration methods, design ethics and technical documentation. Students who complete the course and the national exam with high achievement are eligible to receive college credits from various colleges for a fee.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.
Projects include VEX Machines, Motor-Powered Boats, Trusses, Product Analysis, Bridge Designs, Beam Deflection, Probabily & Statistics Lab, Centroid Location, and more!
Introduction to Engineering Design is highly recommend as a prerequisite.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Students investigate and design solutions in response to real-world challenges related to clean and abundant drinking water, food supply issues, and renewable energy. Students research and design potential solutions to these true-to-life challenges through hands-on activities and simulations.
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