Welcome to AE
Aerospace Engineering
Welcome
Parents are a HUGE part of the educational journey. You should expect to get a newsletter from me summing up the activities of the period before as well as to notify you of upcoming projects. I also have a high school child and my child often tells me they didn't do anything at school. I am hoping with this newsletter, I can give you conversation starters for your students at home!
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What is PLTW?
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we deliver PLTW programs to more than 8,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. PLTW schools can be found in rural, urban, and suburban districts; across all income levels; as well as in public, private, and charter schools.
PLTW’s success in preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed has been recognized by colleges and universities, Fortune 500 businesses, and numerous national organizations including Change the Equation, the Social Impact Exchange, and more.
Why STEM?
The U.S. Department of Commerce shows that since 2015, STEM jobs have increased by 24.4% while non-STEM jobs have increased by 4% STEM jobs continue to be unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants. STEM workers earn significantly more over their lifetime than their non-STEM counterparts (29% more than non-STEM workers). Those holding STEM degrees from college will earn 12% more regardless if they work in a STEM field or not.
However, STEM education is more than just a focus on these fields / areas of study. STEM initiatives foster 21st century skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and digital literacy, which are in high demand across all jobs in today’s global economy.
Data retrieved from http://www.esa.doc.gov/reports/stem-jobs-2017-update
What is the PLTW AE class?
In PLTW Engineering, students engage in open-ended problem solving, learn and apply the engineering design process, and use the same industry-leading technology and software as are used in the world’s top companies. Students are immersed in design as they investigate topics such as sustainability, mechatronics, forces, structures, aerodynamics, digital electronics and circuit design, manufacturing, and the environment, which gives them an opportunity to learn about different engineering disciplines before beginning post-secondary education or careers.
Aerospace Engineering (AE, 1 year)
Students explore the physics of flight and bring what they’re learning to life through hands-on projects like designing a glider and creating a program for an autonomous space rover.
Supplies Needed
o $5 for preformatted Engineering journal OR 4x4 graph composition notebook
o Pencils (mechanical pencils preferred) – will stay with student
o 2 White Magic Rub Erasers (can be found at Office Depot) – will stay with student (other erasers will also work but these are best for sketching)
o Package of double sided tape – will stay with student
o Metal ruler showing inches and centimeters – will stay with student
o Scissors (optional but recommended) – will stay with student
* Some portfolio and project supplies (i.e. - presentation boards) will be required throughout the year.
All supplies will stay with your student with the exception of the engineering journal. The journal will stay in the room unless it is signed out.
Tanya Snook
DC Government teacher
WHS/WMS Robotics Teacher
TSA Sponsor
Email: tsnook@westisd.net
Website: thesnooknook.com
Location: 1008 Jerry Mashek Drive, West, TX, United States
Phone: (254) 981-2150
Twitter: @tanyapsnook