PLTW Launch Curriculum Enhancements

New enhancements are available across PLTW Launch for the 2026–27 school year to support stronger instructional alignment, simplify planning, and enhance the classroom experience for both teachers and students.

What's new across PLTW Launch

• Stronger literacy and math connections, with explicit callouts in Teacher Guides

• New math performance tasks that extend learning beyond APB activities

• Teacher-facing AI guidance supporting responsible classroom use

• More PLTW-owned digital interactives, reducing reliance on external websites

Updated modules

The following modules include additional enhancements for the 2026–27 school year:

• Observing the Sun, Moon, and Stars

• Animal Adaptations

• Form and Function

• The Changing Earth

Additional improvements

• Stronger alignment to NGSS

• Refined APB flow to support lesson pacing

• Embedded Liftoff professional learning videos

• Minimal supply changes to support a smooth transition

Contact your PLTW Team Member to learn more.

RosieCode

RosieCode is now available in select PLTW Launch modules, providing a more secure coding environment while maintaining the familiar Scratch experience.

What educators can expect

• No public student community

• No student identifying information collected

• Projects saved locally

• Familiar interface and activities

Available in Grades 2–5 across Grids and Games, Programming Patterns, Input/Output: Computer Systems, and Infection: Modeling and Simulation.

Building for the Future

Building for the Future is now available for the 2026–27 school year. The new PLTW Gateway unit expands students' exposure to construction-related careers through hands-on design experiences.

What you need to know

• Available now for the 2026–27 school year
• Offered alongside Green Architecture during this transition year
• Will replace Green Architecture in July 2027

Download Unit Outline

PLTW Gateway Classroom Posters

Looking for something new this school year? Browse PLTW Gateway posters and classroom décor designed to inspire students and support your learning environment.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Preparing Students for the Future of Industry

Advanced Manufacturing is now available, giving students hands-on experience with Industry 4.0 technologies—including robotics, automation, data systems, and semiconductor production—while exploring high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. Students can also work toward earning a Lean Six Sigma industry-recognized credential, helping them build valuable skills and credentials for future education and career pathways.

Explore Advanced Manufacturing

Industry-Recognized Credentials

PLTW high school courses align with recommended industry-recognized credentials. Access guidance, supporting documentation, and content coverage in your Teacher Guide's Course Resources.

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PLTW Engineering Posters

Refresh your classroom with PLTW Engineering posters designed to reinforce key concepts, inspire students, and create a welcoming learning environment for the new school year.

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Looking Ahead to 2027-28

Aerospace Engineering: Preserving What Works, Modernizing for the Future

Aerospace Engineering will receive a comprehensive refresh for the 2027–28 school year that preserves the hands-on learning experiences and foundational concepts teachers value while introducing modernized instructional resources, stronger connections to today's aerospace and engineering industries, and enhanced alignment with Industry Recognized Credentials.

Introduction to Engineering Design: Evolving with Industry and Technology

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) will be updated for the 2027–28 school year to reflect the continued evolution of Fusion workflows and tools while strengthening support for state-level adoption and alignment, helping ensure students are learning with current industry practices and technology.

PLTW Biomedical Science Updates 

Several new resources are available this school year to support teaching and learning across PLTW Biomedical Science.

Highlights

• New AI supports are now available, including teacher guidance in the Professional Development Resources and an AI Literacy General Student Resource.

• The Industry Certifications resource has been updated with current PLTW recommendations, supporting documentation, and content coverage.

• Five new General Student Resources are now available, covering lab safety, personal protective equipment, safety data sheets, scientific numeracy, and standard operating procedures.

   

Looking Ahead to 2027-28

Medical Interventions: Preparing for a Modernized Learning Experience 

Planning is underway for a comprehensive update to Medical Interventions for the 2027–28 school year. The refreshed course will include modernized instructional resources, updated healthcare experiences, and new professional learning opportunities. No action is needed at this time — we'll share additional details and implementation guidance as they become available.

View the Medical Interventions FAQ

PLTW Principles of AI: Building AI Literacy Through Real-World Learning

PLTW Principles of AI is now available for students in grades 9–12, providing a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence through a one-semester course focused on AI literacy, responsible use, and real-world applications. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, students move beyond simply using AI to understanding how it works, applying it ethically, and creating portfolio-ready projects that showcase their knowledge and skills.

See What's Possible with Principles of AI

PLTW Computer Science Foundations: A Flexible Introduction to Computer Science

PLTW Computer Science Foundations is now available for students in grades 9–12, providing an engaging introduction to coding, computational thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Designed as a one-semester course, it offers schools a flexible way to expand computer science learning while helping students meet state computer science or graduation requirements where applicable.

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Trinket Transition Complete

Trinket has successfully transitioned to the PLTW platform, and teachers and students should continue using it through their PLTW courses as usual.

What you need to know

• Continue accessing Trinket through your PLTW course.

• Action required: If you have bookmarks to trinket.io, update them to your PLTW course.

• If you have personal Trinkets, uploaded assets, or courses stored directly on trinket.io, download them before Sept. 1, 2026, when the site will be discontinued.

View Trinket Transition Guide

Looking Ahead to 2027-28

PLTW Cybersecurity Course Update

Planning is underway for enhancements to PLTW Cybersecurity for the 2027–28 school year, including expanded alignment to AP Cybersecurity and updated course content.

Highlights

• Expanded AP Cybersecurity alignment

• Updated cybersecurity topics and learning experiences

• More information coming soon