ken maguire, ph.d. - michigan career education conference · bms 289 136 425 47.1 21 gtt 1257 322...
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The State of the Nation
“… We projects an annual need of
400,000 college graduates in STEM
majors to remain competitive in the
global marketplace.”
National Business Roundtable
“ … Of the 4 million 9th graders who began
their high school careers in 2004, only
4% (167,000) will graduate in 2012 with
a bachelors degree in a STEM major.”
National Center for Education Statistics
The State of the Nation
Innovation For Everyone
Programs
Offer students real world
problem solving and
critical thinking skills
Students are highly
engaged and exposed to
areas of study which they
do not typically pursue in
HS and MS
They provide students with
strong foundation and
proven path to college and
career success
Programs are dynamic,
rigorous and emphasize
creativity
NATION’S LEADING PROVIDER OF
STEM EDUCATION
The PLTW Network of Partners
Students
Teachers
PLTW Master Teachers
Counselors
Administrators
School Districts
Affiliate Universities
State Agencies
College and University Partners
Business & Foundation Partners
PLTW Network
The Facts
• More than 4,200 schools in all 50
states and the District of Columbia
• More than 4,500 programs in all 50
states and the District of Columbia
• More than 700 new PLTW programs
– More than 140 BMS programs
– More than 250 PTE programs
– More than 300 GTT programs
• Over 12,500 teachers trained
• More than 100 University
relationships, such as: Iowa State
University, the University of Iowa,
Duke University and Eastern Michigan
University
More than 4500 PLTW programs
nationwide
Program Growth by Program 2011/12
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BMS GTT ENG Total
Existing
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BMS
GTT
ENG
Program Thru 2010 2011 Total % growth
Growth as
% of total
BMS 289 136 425 47.1 21
GTT 1257 322 1579 23.5 44
ENG 2321 251 2572 10.8 35
Total 3867 709 4586 18.3 100
State Biomedical Sciences Engineering GTT Grand Total
IN 73 239 110 422
TX 19 175 133 327
CA 34 170 104 308
WI 20 154 124 298
OH 43 166 88 297
NY 10 176 87 273
MN 8 114 99 221
SC 20 103 71 194
MO 27 97 53 177
MD 22 93 53 168
IA 0 122 43 165
IL 2 96 44 142
WA 21 57 45 123
KY 20 50 42 112
FL 22 53 36 111
Top 15 States by program
73% of total programs
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6 4 3 0.006
Percent of MS and HS involved with PLTW
Percent of MS and HS
involved with PLTW
The Facts
• More than 4,200 schools in all 50
states and the District of Columbia
• More than 4,500 programs in all 50
states and the District of Columbia
• More than 700 new PLTW programs
– More than 140 BMS programs
– More than 250 PTE programs
– More than 300 GTT programs
• Over 12,500 teachers trained
• More than 100 University
relationships, such as: Iowa State
University, the University of Iowa,
Duke University and Eastern Michigan
University
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Professional Development – High-Quality, Rigorous, Continuing, and
Course-specific teacher training, Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant • Middle and High School Engineering and
Biomedical Sciences courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning.
Partnerships – • Secondary Schools, Higher Education,
Business and Industry, State Agencies
PLTW’s Three Key Elements
Professional Development
An intensive and comprehensive training program
for teachers
• Self-Assessment and Pre-Core Training
• 2-week Core Training that PLTW teachers are
required to complete before teaching a PLTW course.
• Virtual Academy for Teachers, which provides
detailed materials for each lesson in every PLTW
course; many videos of PLTW Master Teachers
teaching actual PLTW lessons; and, collaboration
tools, including forums for teachers to use to ask
questions, to update each other on changes, and to
discuss PLTW lessons.
Professional Development
Outstanding Outcomes
Implications
• Correlation between PLTW and a students academic attainment in both Math and Science
• Causal interpretation of PLTW’s impact on college transition.
• PLTW research adds to the growing body of literature on the effectiveness of PBL.
• To the extent evaluated, PLTW seems to partially achieve a goal of increasing postsecondary attainment.
Flexibility
The PLTW program is designed to be flexible and customizable for schools. It allows teachers to use the PLTW curriculum and program training, along with their own ideas, experiences, and learning to ignite imagination and innovation in their own ways in the classroom.
Flexibility
Curriculum
Middle School
Gateway To Technology
• Design and Modeling
– Solid modeling software introduces students to the
design process.
• Automation and Robotics
– Students trace the history, development, and
influence of automation and robotics.
• Energy and the Environment
– Students investigate the importance of energy in our
lives and the impact that using energy has on the
environment.
• Flight and Space
– Aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry.
• Science of Technology
– Impact of science on technology throughout history.
• Magic of Electrons
– Students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry.
Gateway To Technology MS
Unit 4: Flight & Space
Key Concepts:
• History of Flight & Space
• Aeronautics
• Traveling & Living in Space
Projects:
• Aerospace Infomercial
• Airfoil Design
• AstroEngineer Serious Game
Gateway To Technology MS
Unit 5: Science of Technology
Key Concepts:
• Applied Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Applied Physics
Projects:
• Oil Spill
• Nano Products
• Rube Goldberg
Gateway To Technology MS
Unit 6: Magic of Electrons
Key Concepts:
• What is Electricity?
• Electronics
• Digital Electronics
Projects:
• Generators
• Circuit Design
• Logic Problems
Gateway To Technology MS
High School
Pathway To Engineering
• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
– 3D computer modeling software; study of the
design process
• Principles of Engineering (POE)
– Exploration of technology systems and
engineering processes
Pathway To Engineering HS
• Aerospace Engineering (AE)
– Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering
• Biotechnical Engineering (BE)
– Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.
• Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
– Students collaborate on the development of community-based building
projects
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
– Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D designs.
• Digital Electronics (DE)
– Use of computer simulation to learn the logic of electronics
• Engineering Design and Development (EDD)
– Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and
construct solutions to engineering problems.
Pathway To Engineering HS
Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses
• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)
• 175 instructional days per course
• 8-Course offering
– Introduction to Engineering Design
– Principles Of Engineering
– Digital Electronics
– Aerospace Engineering
– Biotechnical Engineering
– Civil Engineering & Architecture
– Computer Integrated Manufacturing
– Engineering Design & Development
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 1: Introduction to Design
Example Projects:
• Evolution of a Product
• Puzzle Cube Design
Key Concepts:
• Design Process
• Technical Sketching & Drawing
• Measurement & Statistics
• Model Creation
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 2: Design Solutions
Example Projects:
• Shape and Measurement Madness
• Miniature Train Creation
Key Concepts:
• 3D Solid Modeling Skills
• Geometric Shapes
• Dimensions & Tolerances
• Teamwork
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 3: Reverse Engineering
Example Projects:
• Product Disassembly
• Product Improvement
Key Concepts:
• Visual Analysis
• Functional Analysis
• Structural Analysis
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 4: Virtual Design Project
Example Projects:
• Virtual Design Challenge
Key Concepts:
• Product Lifecycle
• Ethics
• Virtual Design Teams
Pathway To Engineering HS
Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses
• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)
• 175 instructional days per course
• 8-Course offering
– Introduction to Engineering Design
– Principles Of Engineering
– Digital Electronics
– Aerospace Engineering
– Biotechnical Engineering
– Civil Engineering & Architecture
– Computer Integrated Manufacturing
– Engineering Design & Development
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 1: Energy and Power
Example Projects:
• Energy Distribution Lab
• Solar Hydrogen System
Key Concepts:
• Mechanisms
• Energy Sources
• Energy Applications
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 2: Materials & Structures
Example Projects:
• Truss Design
• Product Analysis
Key Concepts:
• Statics
• Materials Properties
• Material Testing
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 3: Control Systems
Example Projects:
• Pneumatic Brake Design
• Material Sorter
Key Concepts:
• Machine Programming
• Laws of Fluid Power
• Flowcharting
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 4: Statistics & Kinematics
Example Projects:
• Ballistics Device
• Self Propelled Vehicle
Key Concepts:
• Linear Motion
• Projectile Motion
• Visual Data Analysis
Pathway To Engineering HS
Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses
• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)
• 175 instructional days per course
• 8-Course offering
– Introduction to Engineering Design
– Principles Of Engineering
– Digital Electronics
– Aerospace Engineering
– Biotechnical Engineering
– Civil Engineering & Architecture
– Computer Integrated Manufacturing
– Engineering Design & Development
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 1: Project Management
Example Projects:
• Product Assessment
• Design Problem Example
Key Concepts:
• Engineering Notebook
• Intellectual Property
• Product Lifecycle
• Project Planning
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 2: Define a Problem
Key Concepts:
• Problem Statements
• Patent Research
• Market Research
• Math, Science & Technology in Engineering
Example Projects:
• Create a Problem Statement
• Create a Project Proposal
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 3: Design a Solution
Example Projects:
• Design Specifications
• Choose a Solution
• Begin a Business Plan
Key Concepts:
• Design Specifications
• Decision Matrix
• Business Plans
• Ethics
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 4: Prototype Solution
Example Projects:
• Identify subsystems & testing opportunities
• Design & build a prototype
Key Concepts:
• Virtual Solutions
• Prototypes
• Resource Planning
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 5: Test, Evaluate and Refine
Design
Example Projects:
• Create a test procedure
• Test and evaluate results
• Design Improvement
Key Concepts:
• Prototype Testing
• Design Reviews
Pathway To Engineering HS
Unit 6: Communicate the Process &
Results
Example Projects:
• Project Portfolio
• Solution Presentation
Key Concepts:
• Communication of Results
• Protecting Your Design
• Technical Writing
Pathway To Engineering HS
• Engineering Design and Development (EDD)
– Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and
construct solutions to engineering problems.
Pathway To Engineering HS
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Problem Solving in Teams
Juried Presentations
50
Problem: a fast method of clearing the air passageway of a
patient while in transit should he/she begin to “drown”
Solution: A gurney that tilts in place while in the ambulance
Patent Granted
Problem & Solution:
Cell Phone-activated Car Starter Year Created:
2006 Sarah Dodge At the Age 18
18 year old Sarah Dodge is the inventor of a cell phone-
activated car starter. Sarah can call her car from her cell phone,
punch in a three-digit command and the vehicle responds by
revving up. She has also programmed the car to call her back to
let her know the engine is running.
Sarah says her starter can start a car from anywhere not just
the 500-foot to 2000 foot range offered by traditional remote
starters. The device can also be programmed to include
security codes to lock and unlock doors and to activate and
deactivate a security system. Problem & Solution: Hearing Aid
Adaptor for ipod Headphones
By Megan Stevens & Katie Wether
Provisional Patent
High School
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences - 4 Courses
• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)
• 175 instructional days per course
• 4-Course sequence
– Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
– Human Body Systems
– Medical Interventions
– Biomedical Innovation
• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS)
– Study of human body systems and health
conditions
• Human Body Systems (HBS)
– Exploring science in action, students build organs
and tissues on a skeletal manikin and play the
role of biomedical professionals to solve medical
mysteries.
• Medical Interventions (MI)
– Investigation of interventions involved in the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Biomedical Innovation (BI)
– Students design innovative solutions for the
health challenges of the 21st century
Biomedical Sciences HS
PBS – Topics
• Literary research skills
• Human body systems
• Basic chemistry
• Laboratory techniques
• Structure and function of DNA
• Protein structure
• Causes of infectious diseases
• Grant proposals
:
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
HBS – Topics
• Relationship between structure and
function
• Maintenance of health
• Defense against disease
• Communication within the body and
with the outside world
• Movement of the body and of
substances around the body
• Energy distribution and processing
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Specialization
Course
Physics
Biology
Capstone
Course
Chemistry
Foundation
Course
Foundation
Course
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Science
Elective 12
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S T E M
Ken Maguire, Ph.D.
PLTW Regional Director,
Alvin Tessmer, Ph.D.
Eastern Michigan University
Paul Kuwik, Ph.D.
Eastern Michigan University