Collaborations with community partners make problem-based learning experiences more authentic and exciting for students while ensuring that the experience is consistent with the community’s needs and interests. The authors describe a problem-based activity that allows students an opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to be an automotive engineer by building model cars while learning physical science content and skills with help from the community.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2006Stock # tst06_073_04_28Volume 073Issue 04