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Courses that I currently teach and/or have content posted
	Gateway To Technology - Gateway To Technology consists of five independent units that should be taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum. The units are designed to challenge and engage the exploratory minds of middle school students. Each nine-week unit contains performance objectives and suggested assessment methods. GTT consists of five units
	Introduction To Engineering Design - Student Version Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. They learn how to apply this model to solve problems in and out of the classroom. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others.
	Civil Engineering and Architecture - Student Version This overview of the fields of civil engineering and architecture emphasizes the inter-relationship and mutual dependence of both fields. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real world problems and apply knowledge to hands-on projects and activities.
	Principles Of Engineering - Student Version This introductory course explores the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and covers various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
	Engineering Design And Development - Student Version In this capstone course, teams of students spend the year solving problems of their own choosing. The teams apply principles developed in the four preceding PLTW core courses and are guided by a community mentor. They brainstorm possibilities, research current patents and regulations, construct a working model, test the model in real life situations (or simulation), document their designs, and present and defend the design to a panel of experts.

	Introduction To Engineering Design - Teacher Version Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. They learn how to apply this model to solve problems in and out of the classroom. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others.
	Civil Engineering and Architecture - Teacher Version This overview of the fields of civil engineering and architecture emphasizes the inter-relationship and mutual dependence of both fields. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real world problems and apply knowledge to hands-on projects and activities.
	Principles Of Engineering - Teacher Version This introductory course explores the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and covers various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
	Engineering Design And Development - Teacher Version In this capstone course, teams of students spend the year solving problems of their own choosing. The teams apply principles developed in the four preceding PLTW core courses and are guided by a community mentor. They brainstorm possibilities, research current patents and regulations, construct a working model, test the model in real life situations (or simulation), document their designs, and present and defend the design to a panel of experts.

These are other courses that PLTW offers but, I do not currently teach and/or have content posted.
	Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Students take the three-dimension modeling software skills learned in Introduction to Engineering Design to a whole new level. Using a three-dimensional model, students use automation, control systems, sensing devices, computer programming and robotics to efficiently mass produce products. Trouble-shooting is emphasized throughout the course.
	Digital Electronics - This course in applied logic encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Students use computer simulation software to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices.
	Aerospace Engineering - Students are introduced to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering through PLTW activity-based, project-based, and problem-based learning by exploring the world of aerospace engineering. The course of study includes history of flight, aerodynamics and aerodynamics testing, flight systems, astronautics, space life systems, aerospace materials, and systems engineering.
	Biotechnical Engineering - Students are exposed to the diverse fields of bio-technology including bio-medical engineering and genetics, bio-process engineering, agricultural and environmental engineering. Lessons engage students in engineering design problems that can be accomplished in a high school setting. Such problem will relate to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, agricultural biotechnology, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, human interface, bioprocesses, forensics, and bio-ethics.