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NAF Academy of Engineering

About the NAF Academy of Engineering

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) ENGINEERING

Concentrator Course:
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design - ROP EngDesign

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. Students are exposed to additive manufacturing using 3D printers.

Capstone Course: PLTW Principles of Engineering - ROP PrncpleEngH

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Students complete many hands-on projects, including programming and building with Vex Robotics.

Course Description:

ROP EngDesign | ROP19| Year
This is a one-year course - two consecutive semesters. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th-grade students who are interested in design and engineering. Students are introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems and the engineering design process. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. This course meets the “F” requirement for a-g.

ROP Principles of Engineering - Honors course | ROP20 | Year
This is a one-year course-two consecutive semesters.  Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. This course meets the “G” requirement for a-g.

Learn more about our program at the NAF website.

 

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