At Morgan Township, students in Mr. Robert Yong’s PLTW (Project Lead The Way) courses are taking learning to the next level through hands-on, real-world applications. Yong challenges his students to think outside the box, problem-solve creatively, and explore the engineering mindset that drives innovation in today’s world. His classes encourage students to move beyond memorization and instead embrace experimentation, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Through the PLTW curriculum, students are introduced to coding, robotics, and the principles of engineering design. By learning to code, they gain valuable skills that will prepare them for future careers in STEM fields while also developing persistence and logical reasoning. Yong emphasizes that coding and engineering go hand in hand—both require curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to learn through trial and error.
In the photo above, students Ryan Braun and Mason Matthews can be seen collaborating to code a robot capable of navigating a battle arena. Their project demonstrates the creativity and technical expertise that Yong’s PLTW students are building each day. As they work to refine their robot’s movements and strategy, Braun and Matthews embody the spirit of innovation that drives the PLTW program at Morgan Township.
