Potomac High – PLTW Capstone (formerly Engineering Design and Development)
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
In the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Capstone course, formerly Engineering Design and Development, teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems. Students synthesize knowledge, skills, and abilities through an authentic engineering experience. Students are expected to develop and formally present an independent-study project and a team-oriented project that are critiqued by an evaluation committee. This course connects to the following career pathways: Manufacturing Credits 1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Grades: 12
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