Project Lead The Way percent of scientists and graduate students in a 2010 study stated that their interest in science began before middle school 2 65 3 Agenda PLTW Launch Proven PLTW model ID: 683877
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PLTW LAUNCH: AMAZING DISCOVERIES START HERE
Project Lead The WaySlide2
percent of scientists and graduate students in a 2010 study stated that
their interest in science began before middle school.
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65%Slide3
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Agenda - PLTW Launch
Proven PLTW model
What makes a PLTW classroom different?
A closer look:
Curriculum
Professional Development
NetworkSlide4
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Proven PLTW ModelSlide5
Activity-, project-, problem-based
Aligned to Common Core Math and English Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
Allows for flexibility and customizationDesigned for Kindergarten to 5th
gradeFour modules per grade. Each module is ~10 hoursIntegrates formative and summative assessments
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World-class CurriculumSlide6
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It All Comes Together in a PLTW ClassroomSlide7
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What Makes a PLTW Classroom Different?
PLTW CLASSROOMS:
Launch
critical thinking
Challenge students to make mistakes
Integrate technology in the classroom
Encourage teachers and students to learn
togetherSlide8
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Scalable, School-wide Model for PLTW
Launch Core Training
TrainersSlide9
PLTW three-phased approach fully supports K-5 STEM teachers:
Readiness Training
On-demand and live-online
Focus on core knowledge/skillCore Training3
days in-person training for the programFocus on pedagogy and activity-, project-, problem-based learningOngoing Training
On-demand and live online by module
Focus on pedagogical-content knowledge by
module
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High-quality Professional DevelopmentSlide10
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2013-14 PLTW Launch Modules
Section
Title
Standards
alignment
K.1
Structure and Function
Kindergarten
K.2
Structure and Function: Pushes and Pulls
Kindergarten
1.1
Light and Sound
1
st
grade
1.2
Light: Observing Earth, Sun, Moon, and Stars
1
st
grade
2.1
Materials Science: Properties of Matter
2
nd
grade
2.2
Materials Science:
Form and function
2
nd
grade
3.1
Motion and Stability: Science of Flight
3
rd
grade
3.2
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
3
rd
grade
4.1
Energy: Collisions
4
th
grade
4.2
Energy: Conversion
4
th
grade
5.1
Robotics and Automation
5
th
grade
5.2
Robotics
and Automation: Challenge
5
th
gradeSlide11
NO minimum module (or completion of module) requirements
At least one Lead Teacher per building
Teachers need to be certified for the modules they will teach. PD certifications will be packaged in paired groups of modulesRequired equipment and software will be outlined in the Purchasing Manual /
eCatalogWe will learn more about IT infrastructure requirements during the pilot (wireless capability in classrooms, etc.)PLTW Launch
can be delivered in a non-traditional environment (afterschool, summer, etc.)11
Program Requirements OverviewSlide12
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PLTW Launch Investment
Teacher Training (excludes travel costs)
Training
for additional teachers in the building
$ 650
$ 0
Participation
Fee
$ 750
General
Supply
Kits
for 30 students
$ 200-350 per module
Robotics
Kits for 2-4 students
$ 120
-
365
per kit
iPad
s or iPad Minis
$ 4200-4800 (set
of 12)
Prices are for budgetary
purposes, subject to changeSlide13
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Project Lead The Way
PLTW
Launch: Amazing discoveries start here
Questions?pltw@iastate.eduOr kglenn@pltw.org