LEONARD, DANIEL

Mission Statement:
The Wall Township Pre-Engineering Academy, with its innovative and rigorous project-based, iSTEM (interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum, will increase technological literacy as well as better prepare students for their post-secondary education and, ultimately, a career in the field of engineering or technology/science related field.

Academic Rigor:
Students must meet all high school graduation requirements as set forth by the New Jersey Education Department, as well as any further requirements set forth by the WallTownshipSchool District. In addition, the academy will require students to take specific courses in the subject areas of math and science. These courses must be taken on an honors track, ending with the Advanced Placement (AP) level for each. Academy students will also take a four-year sequence of engineering courses. 

Engineering Courses:
Though Wall High School is not a Project Lead the Way, the required engineering courses have been aligned with and mirror Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, a nationally recognized engineering program used by many school across the country. These courses integrate the math and science principles covered in the required courses while also giving students experience in a real-world engineering environment through short and long-term case studies. Each course is designed to build upon the previous one and will expose students to various engineering fields such as but not limited to: mechanical, structural, civil, architectural, electrical, industrial, and systems. The program culminates with a capstone course where students can work independently or in groups to address, design and implement a solution to a problem throughout an entire school year. Students will conduct literary reviews and research, document their progress through engineering portfolios, and present their work several times throughout the year. This course is similar to capstone courses found at the college and university level. 

An introduction to the field of engineering and the Freshman-level course in the Pre-Engineering Academy.

Course Syllabus

COURSE SUPPLY LIST:
Each student will have a dedicated space in the lab to store materials and supplies.

While it is not mandatory, students may wish to bring in a dedicated mouse to use with the computers and/or their Chromebook (one can be provided if this is not possible), as well as a pair of earphones/earbuds.

The following are optional supplies that may be beneficial:

• Mechanical pencils
• Vinyl eraser
• 4x4 quad notebook
• Folder
• Computer mouse 
• Device capable of running the following apps:
  • Google drive
  • Google docs
  • Google slides
  • Google sheets
  • Gmail
  • Video to .gif converter

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course exposes students to the various fields of engineering. Areas of study include but are not limited to: structures and mechanisms, control systems and energy systems. Students are instructed in mechanical drawing techniques as well as the use of Computer Aided Drawing and Design software such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Students work on real-world engineering design problems, which require the application of valuable skills such as: hands-on problem-solving, design, creative thinking, teamwork, documentation, presentations, and applied math and science principles.

GRADING POLICY:
50% - Major Assessments
30% - Minor Assessments
20% - Classwork Assignments

An introduction to the field of engineering. 

Course Syllabus

COURSE SUPPLY LIST:
Each student will have a dedicated space in the lab to store materials and supplies.

While it is not mandatory, students may wish to bring in a dedicated mouse to use with the computers and/or their chromebook (one can be provided if this is not possible), as well as a pair of earphone/earbuds. 

The following are optional supplies that may be beneficial:

• Mechanical pencils
• Vinyl eraser
• 4x4 quad notebook
• Folder
• Computer mouse
• Device capable of running the following apps:
  • Google drive
  • Google docs
  • Google slides
  • Google sheets
  • Gmail
  • Video to .gif converter

The software to be used in this course will consist mainly of PTC OnShape & Autodesk AutoCAD. These programs work best on a PC, but can also be compatible with Mac and Chromebooks. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course exposes students to the various fields of engineering. Areas of study include but are not limited to: structures and mechanisms, control systems and energy systems. Students are instructed in mechanical drawing techniques as well as the use of Computer Aided Drawing and Design software such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Students work on real-world engineering design problems, which require the application of valuable skills such as: hands-on problem-solving, design, creative thinking, teamwork, documentation, presentations, and applied math and science principles.

GRADING POLICY:
50% - Major Assessments
30% - Minor Assessments
20% - Classwork Assignments  

Course Syllabus

COURSE SUPPLY LIST:
While it is not mandatory, students may wish to bring in a dedicated mouse to use with the computers and/or their Chromebook, as well as a pair of earphones/earbuds.

In addition, it would be beneficial to have a device capable of running the following apps:

• • Google drive
  • Google docs
  • Google slides
  • Google sheets
  • Gmail
  • Video to .gif converter

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the Capstone in Technology, Design & Engineering is to provide an in-depth design experience taking an idea from conception through the development and construction of a solution to a problem in the form of a product, model or prototype. In this course, students will spend the better part of the year engaged in the Engineering Design process to develop a solution to a unique problem with a Design, Technological and/or Engineering focus. The students should be passionate about pursuing a career and/or higher education associated within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields and/or Entrepreneurialism. Projects may take the form of a physical or web-based product or system (can be a new invention or an innovation/personalization of an existing technology) which they will develop, document and present during the spring. The course will focus on applying and documenting the engineering design process through the use of engineering logs, portfolios, digital journals, technical reports, and presentations.

GRADING POLICY:
50% - Major Assessments
30% - Minor Assessments
20% - Classwork & Homework Assignments