PLTW LAUNCH: AMAZING DISCOVERIES START HERE Project Lead The
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percent of scientists and graduate students in a 2010 study stated
that their interest in science began before middle school. 2
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AGENDA - PLTW LAUNCH Proven PLTW model What makes a PLTW classroom
different? A closer look: Curriculum Professional Development
Network
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PROVEN PLTW MODEL
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Activity-, project-, problem-based Aligned to Common Core Math and
English Standards and Next Generation Science Standards Allows for
flexibility and customization Designed for Kindergarten to 5 th
grade Four modules per grade. Each module is ~10 hours Integrates
formative and summative assessments 5 WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM
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ALL COMES TOGETHER IN A PLTW CLASSROOM
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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 together
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SCALABLE, SCHOOL-WIDE MODEL FOR PLTW LAUNCH CORE TRAINING Trainer s
PLTW Master Teachers Lead Teachers PLTW Teachers
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three-phased approach fully supports K-5 STEM teachers: Readiness
Training On-demand and live-online Focus on core knowledge/skill
Core Training 3 days in-person training for the program Focus on
pedagogy and activity-, project-, problem-based learning Ongoing
Training On-demand and live online by module Focus on
pedagogical-content knowledge by module 9 HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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2013-14 PLTW LAUNCH MODULES SectionTitleStandards alignment
K.1Structure and FunctionKindergarten K.2Structure and Function:
Pushes and PullsKindergarten 1.1Light and Sound1 st grade 1.2Light:
Observing Earth, Sun, Moon, and Stars1 st grade 2.1Materials
Science: Properties of Matter2 nd grade 2.2Materials Science: Form
and function2 nd grade 3.1Motion and Stability: Science of Flight3
rd grade 3.2Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions3 rd grade
4.1Energy: Collisions4 th grade 4.2Energy: Conversion4 th grade
5.1Robotics and Automation5 th grade 5.2Robotics and Automation:
Challenge5 th grade
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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 modules Required equipment and software will be
outlined in the Purchasing Manual / eCatalog We 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 OVERVIEW
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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 iPads or
iPad Minis$ 4200-4800 (set of 12) Prices are for budgetary
purposes, subject to change