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GTT/PLTW Syllabus
Course Title:
STEM - Gateway to Technology
Design and Modeling/Automation and Robotics - 6th Grade
Science of Technology/Design and Modeling - 7th Grade
Science of Technology/Design and Modeling - 8th Grade
Automation and Robotics - 9th Grade
Course Hours: 90 or 180 hours
Course Prerequisite(s):Grades 6-8 None / Grade 9 Previous STEM class and instructor approval
Instructor Information:
Wendell Hall
405-969-2003 (CMS Main Office)
whall@francistuttle.edu
Course Description:
Design and Modeling
Students use tools such as the engineering design process, an engineering notebook, 3D modeling software, and possibly a 3D printer to invent and innovate. Learn how creative thinking and problem solving can change your world!
Automation & Robotics
Students use tools such as the engineering design process, an engineering notebook, and VEX Robotics® programming software to invent and innovate. Learn how creative thinking and problem solving can change your world!
Science of Technology
Students learn how science impacts the technology of yesterday, today, and the future. Students apply the concepts of physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology to STEM activities and projects, including making ice cream, cleaning up an oil spill, and discovering the properties of nano-materials.
Course Objectives:
•The GTT outline containing objectives is available.
Academic Skills:
•Academic competencies are available. The GTT alignment tool will be used to list objectives for each unit when taught.
Methods of Instruction:
Learning activity packets (LAPs), lectures, class discussions, hands-on training, demonstrations, projects, performance evaluation, online curriculum will all be used to deliver curriculum.
Course Outline:
•The GTT outline containing units and objectives is available.
Evaluation:
Grading Policy
The policy will be aligned with CMS standards.
40% Daily Grades – Daily participation in classroom and lab activities.
40% Activity/Project
10% Test
10% Semester Exam – A comprehensive posttest will be given at the end of each semester.
Grading Scale
A=90% - 100%
B=80% - 89%
C=70% - 79%
D=60% - 69%
F=59% or below
Course Resources:
Written materials will be available online. Pencils, pens, and lined notebook paper are required.
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