Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) during their middle school years. Each year the students explore a different topic related to STEM.  

6th grade students engage in a variety of modules through a course titled Design & Modeling (DM). This course provides students opportunities to apply the design process to creatively solve problems. Students learn to use methods for communicating design ideas through sketches, solid models, and mathematical models.

7th grade students investigate the exciting world of aerospace comes alive through the Flight and Space (FS) unit. Students become engineers as they design, prototype, and test models to learn about the science of flight and what it takes to travel and live in space. They solve real-world aviation and space challenges and plan a mission to Mars.

7th & 8th grade students take on the role of interns, and work in teams to identify design requirements and create prototypes in the Automation and Robotics unit. Students also explore different aspects of automation and robotics, and experience how solving real-life problems involves the teamwork of mechanical engineers, software developers, and electrical engineers. Robotics is offered two quarters in 8th grade: Robotics I and Robotics II. Students must take Robotics I before enrolling in Robotics II.

To find out more about the framework, standards, and the courses, see the links below:

Design and Modeling Unit at a Glance

Design and Modeling Framework & Standards

Flight and Space Unit at a Glance

Flight and Space Framework & Standards

Automation and Robotics Unit at a Glance

Automation and Robotics Framework and Standards