Magic of Electrons (PLTW) (21015-ME)

Copyright: 2020

Virginia Assignment Code: PG8411

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: FP8411

CTSO: TSA

Course Description:

In this advanced course, students use hands-on applications like designing circuits, generation systems, and modeling system parts to deepen their knowledge of concepts and policies related to power generation. They explore symptoms of trouble and possible solutions. Students use and interpret engineering and technical drawings and schematics. They explore emerging trends and consider how power generation affects society and the environment. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/energy/power-generation-design-and-function/