The engineer will probably want to spend some time talking with the students about the work of a professional engineer. MTI is searching for new ideas for its toys. The science activities form the core of the experience, but all the teachers on the team assume leadership roles. Student design teams pool their talents to create a successful prototype and make a final presentation of their design rationale. The story-line welcomes volunteers with a wide range of experiences.
Volunteers share their professional experiences with the students.
This specially adapted engineering design challenge has been created for middle school seventh grades. Appropriate level of application may vary depending upon student needs, school policy, and educational setting. Both AWIM II design challenges are created by specialists in education program development. All materials experience rigorous classroom testing and formative evaluation. The content meets criteria set forth in the new national standards.