Activity 1.1.1 Gateway Notebook Dividers
Introduction
Keeping notes for every class that you take is something you have come to expect.
You also have learned in mathematics class, for example, that a record of your work
helps you to explain to your teacher the steps that you took when you solved a
mathematics problem. The same is true with engineers. They must keep a record of
the work they complete while developing a solution, the processes they use in
creating the solution, and a record of their solutions. The engineer’s notebook is so
important that it is considered a legal document.
In this activity you will organize your notebook following instructions from your
teacher. The Design section of your notebook will include your original ideas and
sketches, similar to what an engineer would call an Engineering Notebook. The Best
Work section of your notebook is where you will organize your best works
throughout all of the PLTW Gateway units.
Equipment
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Computer (with word-processing program)
Gateway notebook
Tabs (optional)
Engineering Notebook template pages (optional)
Isometric and Cartesian graph paper (optional)
Procedure
1. Follow your teacher’s instructions to set up your notebook.
2. You are to keep your notebook organized. Remember, this is a continuous
process.
3. Include in your Gateway notebook white lined paper for note taking and graph
paper for sketching.
4. Gateway notebooks should contain only work from this class.
5. The Best Work section must contain documentation of your original ideas,
sketches, projects, accomplishments and best works. You will be expected to
keep working on your portfolio, removing, adding, and refining information as you
progress through the Gateway Units.
6. Your teacher may evaluate your notebook at any time, so make sure you keep it
organized, neat and updated.
Conclusion
1. What is the purpose of an Engineering Notebook?
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2. What is the purpose of a Portfolio?
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Name of PLTW Gateway Unit
Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Date:
School Name:
Section:
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Name of PLTW Gateway Unit
Activity Handouts
Project Handouts
Problem Handouts
Notes
Key Terms
Quizzes
Tests
Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Date:
School Name:
Section:
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Name of PLTW Gateway Unit
Engineering Notebook
(Designs)
Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Date:
School Name:
Section:
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Name of PLTW Gateway Unit
Portfolio
(Best Work)
Student Name:
Teacher Name:
Date:
School Name:
Section:
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