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Gateway Foundation Courses
Intro to Design – Students prepare for coursework through an introductory course developed by our instructor to ready students for PLTW problem solving, design and teamwork. 5th Grade: Energy & the Environment – Students investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the environment and design and model alternative energy sources. 6th Grade: Flight & Space – Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build, and test an airfoil. 7th Grade: Design & Modeling – Students are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. 8th Grade: Magic of Electronics – Through hands-on projects, students explore the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices. Green Architecture – Students use a 3D architectural software program to create an environmentally friendly home using shipping containers. 9th Grade: Automation & Robotics – Students use a robust robotics platform to design, build and program a solution to solve an existing problem. |
