Crockett Middle School - PLTW: Gateway to Technology
Mr. Embrick
281-634-6380
[email protected]
Conference Period: 4th Period
Welcome to David Crockett Middle School PLTW: Gateway to Technology. This class covers STEM topics in the areas of Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, Magic of Electrons, and Science of Technology. Students will learn to use advanced 3D modeling software, programming in RobotC, design and building solutions using VEX robotic kits, using Snap Circuit boards and building nightlights, learn and build motors, electromagnetism, nanotechnology, designing and building drag cars and solar cars, finding solutions to real world problems such as oil spills, making ice cream, and many other STEM related topics.
Supplies: The Engineering Room will provide students with rulers, color pencils and markers, scissors, robotic equipment and other basic supplies such as paper clips, rubber bands, yarn, construction, etc... for engineering projects. Students are responsible for the following:
Engineering notebook: Composition with graphing pages
Period 3 - Duct Tape/Wrapping Tape
Period 5 - Hot Glue Sticks
Period 6 - Craft Sticks
Period 7 - Scotch Tape
Students may be involved in field trips, events, guest speaks and demonstrators and various other extracurricular activities - TBA
Important information
This course is awarded .5 high school credits for completion of GTT 1 in the first semester. Students who do not pass GTT 1 will not be able to continue to GTT 2 in the second semester. GTT 2 is awarded .5 high school credit upon completion of the course at the end of the year. GPA's are on a 100 point scale and will transfer with the student to the high school. It is EXTREMELY VITAL that students DO NOT miss classes due to behavior reasons. The hands-on nature of this class prevent students from being able to work from home.
Please provide your information in the Parent section indicating that you have read the above policies and procedures. Include any additional information that will help me help your child succeed in class.
281-634-6380
[email protected]
Conference Period: 4th Period
Welcome to David Crockett Middle School PLTW: Gateway to Technology. This class covers STEM topics in the areas of Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, Magic of Electrons, and Science of Technology. Students will learn to use advanced 3D modeling software, programming in RobotC, design and building solutions using VEX robotic kits, using Snap Circuit boards and building nightlights, learn and build motors, electromagnetism, nanotechnology, designing and building drag cars and solar cars, finding solutions to real world problems such as oil spills, making ice cream, and many other STEM related topics.
Supplies: The Engineering Room will provide students with rulers, color pencils and markers, scissors, robotic equipment and other basic supplies such as paper clips, rubber bands, yarn, construction, etc... for engineering projects. Students are responsible for the following:
Engineering notebook: Composition with graphing pages
Period 3 - Duct Tape/Wrapping Tape
Period 5 - Hot Glue Sticks
Period 6 - Craft Sticks
Period 7 - Scotch Tape
Students may be involved in field trips, events, guest speaks and demonstrators and various other extracurricular activities - TBA
Important information
This course is awarded .5 high school credits for completion of GTT 1 in the first semester. Students who do not pass GTT 1 will not be able to continue to GTT 2 in the second semester. GTT 2 is awarded .5 high school credit upon completion of the course at the end of the year. GPA's are on a 100 point scale and will transfer with the student to the high school. It is EXTREMELY VITAL that students DO NOT miss classes due to behavior reasons. The hands-on nature of this class prevent students from being able to work from home.
Please provide your information in the Parent section indicating that you have read the above policies and procedures. Include any additional information that will help me help your child succeed in class.
