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College and Career Technical Institute

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PLTW Engineering

PLTW Engineering

Each PLTW Engineering course engages students in interdisciplinary activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices or robotic arms, or exploring algae as a biofuel source. These activities build knowledge and skills in engineering, and empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.

  • Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects like designing a new toy or improving an existing product.

  • Students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, strength of structure and materials, and automation, and then they apply what they know to take on challenges like designing a self-powered car.

  • Students investigate and design solutions in response to real-world challenges related to clean and abundant drinking water, food supply, and renewable energy.