Durham School of the Arts – PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design \
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
In this foundation Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering (PTE) course, students are exposed to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peer and members of the professional community. Art, English, language arts, mathematics and science are reinforced.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-12
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