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Cal Poly Pomona

March 15, 2013

Preparing Students for the Global Economy

What is Project Lead The Way?

PLTW is a National, not-for-profit organization with the goal of increasing the nation’s biomedical, engineering and technical workforce.

PLTW’s Three Key Components: • Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant middle and

high school courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning.

• Professional Development – High-quality, rigorous, continuing, and course-specific training institute (1 to 2 weeks per subject).

• Partnerships – Schools/Universities/ Business & Industry.

What Students do Well in PLTW?

Students who:

• Show interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) career fields.

• Are creative – Like art and design. • Enjoy working with computers. • Learn best in “hands-on” classes. • Are in the upper 80% of their class.

Why Do We Need PLTW? • There are 1.3 M engineering & technology jobs open in

the U.S. without trained people to fill them.

• According to the Government we will need 15M engineers and tech workers by 2020, but…

• Since 1988, the number of Engineering and Technology Graduates has decreased by ~20%.

• By 2014, over 3.6 million new healthcare jobs will be created.

• Eight of the twenty occupations projected to have the greatest growth over the next 10 years are in healthcare. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006)

Curriculum Programs

Engineering Programs • Middle School: Gateway To Technology

– 8 units

• High School: Pathway To Engineering – 8 courses

Biomedical Sciences Program • High School: Biomedical Sciences

– 4 courses

Gateway To Technology Middle School Program

Foundation Units • Design and Modeling • Automation and Robotics

Specialization Units • Magic of Electrons • Flight and Space • Medical Detectives

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• Energy and the Environment • Green Architecture • Science of Technology

• Design and Modeling (DM): Students are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives.

• Automation & Robotics (AR):

Students use a robust platform to design, build and program a solution to solve an existing problem.

Gateway To Technology Foundation Units:

Gateway To Technology Specialization Units: • Flight and Space (FS): Students explore the

science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build and test an airfoil. Custom-built simulation software allows students to experience space travel.

• Magic of Electrons (ME): Through hands-on projects, students explore the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices. Students acquire knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and examine the impact of electricity on our lives.

• Science of Technology (ST): How has science affected technology throughout history? To answer this question students apply the concepts in physics, chemistry and nanotechnology to STEM activities and projects.

• Medical Detectives (MD): Medical

Detectives (MD) explores the biomedical sciences through hands-on projects and labs that require students to solve a variety of medical mysteries. Students investigate medical careers, vital signs, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as human body systems such as the nervous system.

Gateway To Technology Specialization Units:

• Energy and the Environment (EE): Students investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the environment. They design and model alternative energy sources and participate in an energy expo to demonstrate energy concepts and innovative ideas.

Gateway To Technology Specialization Units:

• Green Architecture (GA): In this unit, students are introduced to architectural plans, construction styles, alternative materials and processes, dimensioning, measuring and architectural sustainability. Students use a 3D architectural software program to create an environmentally friendly home using shipping containers.

Gateway To Technology Program

Summary of Program Requirements • All GTT units are designed as nine-week units on a

standard 45-50 minute schedule. • Schools may offer courses from grade six through

grade eight in a manner they determine reasonable and appropriate for their school. Local schools will determine the PLTW sequence of units they will implement to fulfill their agreement.

Pathway to Engineering High School Program Foundation Courses • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles Of Engineering

Specialization Courses • Aerospace Engineering • Biotechnical Engineering • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Digital Electronics

Capstone Course • Engineering Design and Development

Pathway to Engineering Program Summary of Program Requirements • All PLTW Pathway To Engineering courses are

designed as year-long courses on a standard 45-50 minute schedule.

• Local schools will determine the PLTW sequence of courses they will implement.

Introduction To Engineering Design

Unit 3: Reverse Engineering Visual, functional and structural analysis Product improvement by design

Unit 4: Virtual Design Project Ethics and engineering Original design project with remote team members

Principles Of Engineering A hands-on, project-based course:

Unit 1- Energy and Power Mechanisms, simple and compound machines Energy sources and applications

Unit 2- Control Systems Machine control Fluid power Automated material-sorter design problem Video

Principles Of Engineering

Unit 3- Materials and Structures Statics, material properties and testing Design a portable communication device enclosure

Unit 4- Statistics and Kinematics Statistical data analysis Kinematics Projectile (ping pong ball) launcher design problem

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Digital Electronics

Design > Simulate > Prototype > Fabricate

Unit 1- Fundamentals of Analog and Digital Electronics Safety, electron and circuit theory and breadboarding Binary, octal and hexadecimal number systems Data sheets, combinational logic, sequential logic & troubleshooting

Unit 2- Combinational Logic Basic logic gates, logic circuits and programmable logic Design, simulate and build circuit to display date of birth

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Unit 3- Elements of Automation Automation in industry and power considerations Robotic use and programming

Unit 4- Integration of Manufacturing Elements Modern manufacturing systems and careers Student’s original manufacturing project

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Biomedical Sciences High School Program Summary of Program Requirements

• All PLTW courses require concurrent enrollment in

college preparatory mathematics and science courses.

• All PLTW courses are designed as year-long courses on a standard 45-50 minute schedule. For schools with double period / block scheduling, these courses can be completed in a semester.

• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

Students study research processes, human medicine and are

introduced to bio-informatics.

• Human Body Systems

Students study basic human physiology, especially in

relationship to human health.

• Medical Interventions

Students investigate various medical interventions that extend

and improve quality of life, including gene therapy,

pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and

supportive care.

• Biomedical Innovation/Capstone Course Students work with a mentor, identify a science research topic, conduct research, write a scientific paper, and defend team conclusions to a panel of outside reviewers.

High School Program: Biomedical Science

Human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics.

Students investigate human body systems and various health conditions including: heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases.

Course #1: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

Example: Unit 4: Sickle Cell Disease Make chromosome spreads Isolate DNA from cells Analyze images of chromosome arrays to detect congenital diseases Build models of DNA and proteins Read a genetic map Use computer simulation software to build a designer protein

Biomedical Sciences

Basic human physiology, especially in relationship to human health. A central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain internal balance and good health.

Course #2: Human Body Systems

Example: Unit 2: Communication Build a model brain and design a “map” of brain function Use data acquisition software and sensors to compare reaction time for reflex and voluntary actions. Diagnose a mystery endocrine disorder Dissect a cow eye and experiment with lenses

Biomedical Sciences

Example from Unit 1 in the HBS curriculum

Students take measurements of bones to determine if the bone is from a male or female and the ethnicity of the person

Example of a HBS Student Activity Biomedical Sciences

Student projects will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve the quality of life including: diagnostics, surgery, bio-nanotechnology, pharmacology, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and life style choices.

Course #3: Medical Interventions

Biomedical Sciences

Examples of MI Student Activities Students insert new DNA into bacterial cells. The new DNA codes for a protein that glows.

Students work with a laparoscopic surgery trainer box simulation

Biomedical Sciences

Teacher Professional Development

• Readiness Training

• Core Training

• Ongoing Training

2013 Summer Core Training Cal Poly Pomona July 7- July 19: CIM, DE, EDD, GTT Spec.: July 7-12 Magic of Electrons and Flight & Space July 15-19 Medical Detectives and Science of Technology

July 21- August 2: IED, POE, GTT Fnd.: July 21-26 Design & Modeling July 29-August 2 Automation & Robotics

San Diego State University June 16-28: DE, POE, AE, GTT Spec. June 17-21 Green Architecture and Energy & the Environment June 24-28 Flight & Space and Magic of Electrons

July 7-19: IED, CEA, GTT Fnd. July 8-12 Design & Modeling July 15-19 Automation & Robotics

San Jose State University June 16-28: IED, DE, GTT Fnd.: June 16-21 Design & Modeling

June 24-28 Automation & Robotics

July 7-19: POE, GTT Spec.: July 7-12 Green Architecture and Energy & the Environment

July 15-19 Magic of Electrons and Flight & Space

Cal State East Bay (Biomedical) July 7-19: PBS (2 sections), HBS, MI,BI

PLTW Video

Registration Tentatively Opens: April 1, 2013

Cal Poly Pomona hosted a VEX Refresher Workshop – Nov. 18, 2011

5-hour Hands-On Training with Master Teachers and Affiliate Professors

• Review VEX kits

• Review ROBOTC

• Current POE/GTT Teachers

• Taught by Mike Martin, Steve Eno Dr. Jawa, and Dr. Faltens

• Small class

• Lunch included

Cal Poly Pomona hosted a Refresher Workshop – Feb. 10, 2012

5-hour Core Training Refresher Workshop

• Small class

• Hands-On

• GTT, IED, POE, and DE curriculum support

• PLTW updates

• Brainstorming with colleagues

Second Annual PLTW State Conference

February 21-22, 2013

Hyatt in Sacramento, CA

A gathering of STEM teachers, educators, administrators, business and legislative partners to learn and share ideas in support for the PLTW program Sessions include presentations on: What’s new in PLTW CA, the Biomedical program, best practices in the classroom, integrating math and science into PLTW courses, community college participation, grants and funding, updates on course curricula, University and business partnerships

All PLTW Courses are “A-G” Approved Approved as “g” electives:

• Intro to Engr. Design (interdisciplinary) • Digital Electronics (math) • Principles of Engineering (interdisciplinary) • Aerospace Engineering (interdisciplinary) • Civil Engr. & Architecture (interdisciplinary) • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (other) • Biotech Engineering (science-biological) • Engineering Design and Dev. (interdisc.)

Approved as “f”, Visual & Performing Art: • Introduction to Design (optional approval for IED)

Approved as “d”, Lab Science: • Engineering Design and Development (optional if taught by a science teacher) • Principles of Biomedical Sciences • Human Body Systems

All PLTW Courses are “A-G” Approved

Updates available at www.pltwca.org Or the UC “a-g doorways” portal; search under Project Lead the Way.

Future a-g efforts will focus on changing interdisciplinary electives to science electives so they can satisfy the new CSU entry option.

All PLTW Courses are “A-G” Approved

Novel Implementations

• Combine classes, one teacher in a block; – Teach IED and Geometry – Teach POE and Physics

• Use at low-performing academies to grab the forgotten middle that sleeps through lecture.

• School within a school.

• Use as the core of a magnet academy (the Kearny Construction Technology model).

The Most Important Things you will Hear Today…

• PLTW is an Elective; • You must recruit students, especially girls. • You must have passionate teachers.

• Implement PLTW curriculum • Support teachers in Professional Development • Counselors participate in conferences • Provide teachers with specified equipment • Form a teacher-led partnership team • Participate in student evaluation of PLTW • Commit to on-going training opportunities • Interact with PLTW State Leader • Option to become certified PLTW school

School District Commitments

Participation Fee Model

•Annual Participation Fee (includes software): • GTT $750 • PTE $3000 • BMS $2000 • PTE fee reduced from $3000 to $1750 for

schools who have previously purchased the ADA Perpetual License.

Cost to Schools • Participation fee • Teacher training:

• $2,500 registration fee (2 week Training) • GTT 1 week registration fee $1,500 (or 2 weeks = $2,500) •Housing: $1,250 housing-10 nights; $1,500- 12 nights; $625- 5 nights

• Facilities (need a computer lab + prototyping/project lab)

• Equipment (course dependent costs)

•DE: $7,000 •EDD : $1,500 •GTTFnd: $10,000 •GTTSpc: $10,000

•AE: $10,000 •BE: $5,000 •CEA: $3,000 •CIM: $20,000

•POE: $10,000 •IED: $1,000

•PBS: $7,000 •HBS: $9,000 •MI: $7,000 •BI: $2,000

What does the participation fee cover? • The participation fee covers program support features including: • Readiness and on-going professional development for teachers • Unlimited seats for all required software • Live school and technical support • Student recognition and scholarship opportunities • Networking opportunities through the PLTW Alumni Association • Industry certification opportunities • Transparency to post-secondary opportunities (credits, admissions preference, etc.) • Opportunities to interact with PLTW corporate partners • Best practice sharing • Expanded teacher pipeline • Customizable print materials • Access to a suite of support applications, including:

Curriculum is still free to participating schools!

Learning Management System End of course assessments Teacher forums On-line e-Catalog

Reporting tools Registration and rostering system Score reporting tool

Typical PLTW GTT Implementation Timeline Academic Year (Aug. – July)

Year 1: - Attend Information Conference - Sign District Agreement - Teacher attends Summer Training in DM/AR

Year 2: - Offer DM/AR - Teacher attends Summer Training in a specialty course

Year 3: - Offer specialty course

Typical PLTW PTE Implementation Timeline Academic Year (Aug. – July)

Year 1: - Attend Information Conference - Sign District Agreement - Teacher attends Summer Training in IED

Year 2: - Offer IED - Teacher attends Summer Training in POE

Year 3: - Offer IED and POE - Teacher attends Summer Training in a specialty

course

Year 4: - Offer IED, POE, and specialty course

Some Deadlines

• Summer Training Schedule Posted Jan 15 •New District or School Signups March 1 •Registration for summer training April 1 •Signed Agreement (if a new District) May 1

tentatively opens

Recruiting Techniques

• Recruit a “rock star” teacher • Take PLTW students and projects to other classes. • Student demographics should match the ones you want to recruit

• Recruit at the Middle Schools

Recruiting Techniques

• Help the Middle Schools run the GTT program

• Tell parents using PTA, local papers, and “Elective Fairs”

• Start a Robotics Team

• Work on making the courses girl friendly; teach “Design” not “Pre- Engineering”

Recruiting Techniques • Project Lead The Way has released new recruitment materials designed to encourage more girls to take PLTW classes

• Focus Your Future - Designed for hosting a reception for girls and their parents to learn more about PLTW

• See also “Engineer Your Life” – A guide to engineering for high school girls; see more at www.engineeryourlife.org Video 1 Video 2 SHSE Video

The California Regional Centers

• Conduct summer training sessions • Hold informational conferences • Conduct professional development workshops for

the PLTW teachers • Promote the PLTW program within California • Provide student programs and benefits

• Scholarships ...Leonhard Scholarship at SDSU

• Design Competitions • Engineering Compact with SDSU • Summer Engineering Camps, called

Gateway Academies, for middle schools

Student Support

Community College Participation

• Riverside City College, El Camino College, and Cerritos College offer PLTW courses.

• Articulation between HS and CC.

Continuous Growth and Achievement PLTW continues to grow at a compound annual rate greater than 20% • Founded by Dick Blais and Richard Liebich • PLTW started with 11 schools in upstate New York in the 1997 school year • 4700+ school sites for 2012-13 • 5200+ programs for 2012-13 • 50 states & District of Columbia • 15,000+ teachers trained (3200 training summer 2012) • 48 Affiliate Universities/100+ university relationships

Business & Industry Support

From Local Business and Charities • Chevron • QUALCOMM - endowment to SDSU/PLTW • Small Manufacturers Institute • Northrop Grumman – People & $ • Regional workforce development agencies • SME – Sponsors summer camps • Irvine and Gates Foundation

Business & Industry Support

Grants to Cal Poly Pomona to support PLTW

• The Boeing Company • Sempra Energy Foundation

National Recognition National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Science and the Institute of Medicine October 2005 PLTW program is

recommended as the model curriculum for creating “K-12 rigorous curricula, standards and assessments based on world-class standards.”

“Students participating in PLTW courses are better prepared for college engineering programs.”

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY RECEIVES $1.125 MILLION GRANT FROM CHEVRON

“Chevron believes that STEM education is at the heart not only of California’s future, but the future of our company,” said Matt Lonner, manager of Global Partnerships and Programs at Chevron. “Project Lead The Way has proved very successful in its programs to engage students in science and technology and reinvigorate these critical subjects in the nation’s schools. We’re proud to be partnering with Project Lead the Way to drive innovative solutions and create opportunities to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields.”

“PLTW did not find us, we found them! PLTW is the premier STEM program in the U.S. to Toyota officials for two main reasons. Students are engaged EVERY DAY in problem solving activities and work EVERY DAY in teams! We also know that PLTW maintains its up-to-date curriculum, provides a unique and rigorous teacher professional development model, and their schools are certified for quality. We actively recruit PLTW Students.” Dennis D. Parker North American Headquarters Toyota, Inc. Georgetown, KY 40324

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Engineering Academies The National Academy Foundation (NAF), The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Have Partnered to Establish 14 Engineering Academies Nationwide for 2008, and 110 by 2010.

Engineering National Affiliates Mountain

Midwest

Southwest

Northeast

West Coast

Southeast

Southwest

Northeast

Midwest

Biomedical Sciences National Affiliates West

How Well is PLTW Working?

• 95% intend to pursue a post-secondary degree – Vs. 67% nationally (National Center for Education Statistics)

• 70% say they will study a STEM related post-secondary degree program – Vs. 32% nationally (Center on Education and Work)

• The percentage of female students in PLTW engineering programs continues to be about 19% – Vs. 18% nationally (American Society for Engineering

Education)

PLTW Makes a Difference

At Galt High, PLTW students take one class per school year, beginning in 9th grade:

• Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Critical Question: What impact, if any, has

Project Lead the Way had in closing the achievement gap for Hispanic/Latino students?

PLTW Makes a Difference Results:

• “For the fifth year in a row, students

participating in Project Lead the Way scored higher than students at Galt High School in all 5 subject areas on the California Standards Tests (CST): (Analysis of Student Achievement and Programs 2010, Galt Joint Union High School District)

PLTW Makes a Difference CST Scores at Galt High School

San Jose High Academy

Students in the PLTW engineering academy (about 30% of the total school population) scored over 15% higher than the school average in every category in their CAHSEE

Closing the Achievement Gap

Websites

Cal Poly Pomona PLTW: http://www.csupomona.edu/~engineering/pltw/index.html PLTW CA: www.pltwca.org PLTW National: www.pltw.org