Introduction to Gateway (PLTW)

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.

Semester 1

Digital Citizenship

• Use technology responsibly

Engineering 101

• Understand how design connects to engineering

Sketching & Tinkercad

• Practice engineering sketching techniques
• Learn about 3D printing

Semester 2

Design Process

• Generate ideas
• Design, revise, and improve solutions
• Collaborate and apply constructive feedback

Coding

• Develop and modify Scratch programs

STEM Applications

• Analyze data
• Recognize patterns and relationships
• Investigate forces and motion concepts