Teams are presented with a problem to solve and a specific set of materials to use. Students develop and employ problem-solving skills and communication skills while engineering solutions to the design problem. Projects are evaluated on creativity and originality, quality of construction and function. Instruction throughout this course is done in large groups, small groups and individually using a variety of methods of presentation. There are quizzes at the end of each half of the program.
Students evaluate their own project work.
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