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PLTW Engineering

This entry level course begins the Engineering track sequence as the first of 3 available courses. The focus is on empowering students to make informed decisions about seeking careers in technical design related fields. This rigorous honors curriculum focuses on following design process, CAD/sketching skills and applying math and science principles to problem solving.

Introduction to

Engineering Design

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PLTW -Introduction to Engineering Design

Part lumberjack, part outdoorsman, part mountain biker, part family guy...all softy.

  • Love to travel/roadtrip
  • Love watching my kids compete
  • Love hanging with the fam
  • Love being in the mountains/woods

(you can keep the beach…)

  • Love tinkering and building
  • Love being a townie

About Your Teacher…

Mr. Micklinghoff

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micklinghoffrussell@dist156.org

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PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

This is and honors level college preparedness class. The objective is to guide students into making decisions for themselves.

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This course will be a traditional mix of lecture/discussion and lab work. We will “flip” the class when necessary to maximize the inclass time to work at CAD stations or labs. The curriculum is delivered through both Schoology and myPLTW.org.

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We use several CAD programs to provide a flexible but high level experience to students. Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360 and Onshape will all be used during the year.

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How This Class Works

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Course Topics

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Semester 1

Semester 2

  • CAD Modeling
  • Design Basics
  • Visualization
  • Solid Modeling
  • Product improvement
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Assembly Modeling
  • Fasteners
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Responsible Design
  • Ethical Design
  • Whole Systems Thinking
  • Force/Movement
  • Motion Control
  • Automotion

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PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

  1. Your Grade is Made Up of the Following:

-30% Unit Assessments

-40% Assignments/Projects

-20% Engineering Notebook

-10% Final Exam

  • Late work can be turned in for full credit in accordance with district policy
  • Assessments will be taken the day they are given
  • You may retake any test; however, it is up to you to schedule the date and time with me

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Course Policies and Grading

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PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

The most important message… have frequent conversations about your future. Ask questions about careers, post secondary options, schooling, job outlook, job requirements and availability. No path is set and people change their minds regularly; however, arming yourself with background knowledge and the ability to process a situation will forever help you stay prepared.

Parting Thought

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