Mr. Patafio
What is Mr. Patafio's favorite color?
Blue
What should students check every day when they arrive to class?
The board
What is engineering?
Using science and math to design solutions that solve problems.
What writing tool should students bring every day?
Pencil
What does PLTW stand for?
Project Lead The Way
What is Mr. Patafio's favorite football team?
Giants
What should students do if they miss an assignment?
Check Google Classroom and make it up
This course focuses on solving problems and working together. What skill is that?
Teamwork
What device must be charged and brought to class?
Chromebook (charged)
PLTW classes focus on learning by doing. What type of learning is this called?
Hands-on learning
What is Mr. Patafio's favorite soccer team?
Chelsea (London, England)
What is one way students are expected to show respect in class?
👉 Use kind words / listen when others are speaking / treat materials well.
What engineering process helps engineers identify problems and design solutions?
The Engineering Design Process
What item is used to keep notes organized in this class?
What process do engineers use to plan, test, and improve their ideas?
The Engineering Design Process
Italy and Peru
What are students expected to bring to class every day?
Chromebook, notebook, pencil/pen
What type of engineering studies how different parts work together as a system?
Systems engineering
What tool helps students highlight important information?
Highlighter
Why do PLTW projects often involve teamwork?
To solve problems together and share ideas
What Country did Mr. Patafio visit last summer? Extra Credit: what cities did he visit?
Portugal (Lisbon, Porto)
Name two classroom expectations students must follow during activities.
Give best effort, follow procedures, no food, stay engaged
Name two types of infrastructure studied in this class.
Roads, bridges, water systems, cities
What is the las thing you need to bring to Mr. Patafio's class?
Chromebook Charger.
Name two skills students build in PLTW besides engineering knowledge.
Problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, responsibility, critical thinking