Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Computer Science Essentials

9th-12th Grade

1.0 credit, year-long course

In Computer Science Essentials, students will start with visual, block-based programming and smoothly transition to text-based languages like Python®. They will apply computational thinking practices, enrich their vocabulary, and engage in collaborative projects, reflecting the methodologies of computing professionals. Ultimately, they'll develop products that tackle topics and challenges significant to them. Computer Science Essentials helps students create a strong foundation to advance to Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, and beyond.

Engineering Essentials

9th-12th Grade

1.0 credit, year-long course

The course introduces students to engineering concepts that are applicable across multiple engineering disciplines and empowers them to build technical skills through the use of a variety of engineering tools, such as geographic information systems (GIS), 3-D solid modeling software, and prototyping equipment. Students learn and apply the engineering design process to develop mechanical, electronic, process, and logistical solutions to relevant problems across a variety of industry sectors, including health care, public service, and product development and manufacturing.

Principles of Biomedical Science

9th-12th Grade

1.0 credit, year-long course

This course serves to provide foundational knowledge and skills in fields such as biology, anatomy & physiology, genetics, microbiology, and epidemiology as well as engage students in how this content can be applied to real-world situations, cases, and problems. Students will develop skill in technical documentation to represent and communicate experimental findings and solutions to problems. In addition, students will explore how connections to other disciplines such as computer science and engineering shape the future of medicine and practice collaboration techniques that will help them connect with professionals across any field.