Course Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

CY60 PLTW Gateway: Design and Modeling

Course CodeCY60
Course TitlePLTW Gateway: Design and Modeling
Course DescriptionStudents discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they have learned to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy.
Cluster GroupingBuilding and Moving
Career ClusterAdvanced Manufacturing (ADMF)
Course Lead ConsultantNatalie Hulbert
natalie.hulbert@dpi.nc.gov
Course StatusStandard
Course TypeAdopted
POL (Proof of Learning)Local
Credential as POLN/A
Curriculum DatePLTW
Hours of Instruction45
Recommended Maximum Enrollment25
Course Credit0
Inherently HonorsNo
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation RequirementNo
Math Option CreditNo
PrerequisitesNone
Cluster Grouping(s)Building and Moving
Career Cluster(s)Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF)
Pathway Level(s)Engineering (PLWE) - Middle Grades Exploration
Technology Engineering and Design (TEND) - Middle Grades Exploration
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)N/A
CTSO(s)
(Career and Technical Student Organization)
Technology Student Association (TSA)
SOC Code(s)
(Standard Occupational Classification Code)
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4022)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)
Machinists (51-4041)
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9012)
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)