Clayton High – (Edd) Engineering Design and Development - Project Lead the Way

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Credit – 1 Full Year Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering OR Intro to Design and Engineering AND Digital Electronics OR Civil Engineering. Students will apply their knowledge gained from their previous PLTW courses to focus on a real-world problem. Students will identify a need or a problem, conduct research, and design or improve a product to meet the need. Students will conduct research, go through the design process, prototype, and explore the patent process. EDD is the capstone course in the Project Lead the Way Engineering program – a multiyear, multi-course program designed to build interest in STEM careers. Upon successful completion of the course and EOC, students are eligible for college credit through one of many universities affiliated with Project Lead the Way. (This course does not qualify for NCAA eligibility.) 10th – 12th Grade Credit – 1 Full Year