Secondary Camp
Incoming 6th-9th grade students
Concentration on engineering
Coding integrated each day
This summer students will be working on a Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge. A Rube Goldberg inventions depict complicated ways to perform simple tasks. Students will use design, engineering and collaboration skills while working in pairs to solve daily challenges. Look below to watch the videos of our student teams and their designs!
Concentration on engineering
Coding integrated each day
This summer students will be working on a Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge. A Rube Goldberg inventions depict complicated ways to perform simple tasks. Students will use design, engineering and collaboration skills while working in pairs to solve daily challenges. Look below to watch the videos of our student teams and their designs!
Daily Lessons
As a resource for teachers and students throughout camp, the site includes links, videos, and information needed for day-to-day activities.
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PLTW Connection
Gateway Academy, brought to you by PLTW, is ideal for students in grades 5-8. As a Gateway school, you will already have most of the equipment needed to facilitate the lessons. The Gateway Academy is free to PLTW schools.
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Engineering Resources
A site of engineering resources from our middle school science teachers. Includes information about PLTW and how we have integrated NGSS engineering standards. Also, outside links to a variety of engineering lessons are provided.
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2017 Day 1 Challenge - Rube Goldberg Challenge!
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2017 Day 2 Challenge - Alarm System
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