1/14/2019 Engineering in Middle SchoolWe just wrapped up the first semester in a brand new program found in all NISD middle schools- PLTW Gateway. PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Gateway is a hands-on curriculum program that helps students experience computer science, engineering and biomedical science. Students are engaged in collaborative projects that teach problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and more! Engineering for middle school? Yes! The earlier our students gain skills and passion for an area of study the better! Over 500 students district wide spent the fall semester gaining an introduction to the engineering design process through a variety of projects and skills. Students learned how to keep an engineering notebook and why notebooking is important, learned how to sketch, label and describe their designs and innovations. Students gained knowledge using Google SketchUp to render their designs electronically and create multiple views and were able to print their designs on the 3D printer. "I love this class. It’s harder than I thought it would be, but I still like it." -Jasmine M.
"There was a lot of criteria to make the puzzle cube harder. But we were up for the challenge." -Aiden T.
Up this semester is Automation and Robotics where students will explore the history and development of robotics while learning about mechanical systems, energy transfer, automation and computer control. Student teams will design, build, and program a variety of robotic tools using a VEX Robot. "I’m excited about next semester- robot battles are going to be awesome!" -Seth W. Want to explore more NISD CTE stories? Click here!
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