West Ashley Center for Advance StudiesPLTW Engineering Essentials

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Engineering Essentials is a brand-new course designed as a first-exposure experience to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore the breadth of engineering-related career opportunities. Throughout the course, students explore global engineering challenges and sustainability goals, the impact of engineering, and the variety of career paths available to them. Engineering Essentials is geared toward a first-year engineering high school student who has not been exposed to the appropriate math background in middle and/or high school yet.

Grades: 9, 10

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