Give Students an Engineering Edge--Add a Measurable Outcome to Bridge-Building Project

Problem-solving activities let students use knowledge gained in various areas of their academic education. They bring together skills and knowledge from such areas as science, math, art, and English by simulating activities and projects students will encounter later in career and life experiences. A...

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Published in:Tech directions 2011-10, Vol.71 (3), p.24
Main Authors: Cotton, Samuel E, Calkins, Celeste M
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic Education
Bridges
College Students
Design
Design Requirements
Engineering
English
Hands on Science
High School Students
Interdisciplinary Approach
Learning
Learning Activities
Load
Logos
Mathematics Education
Measures (Individuals)
Outcomes of Education
Problem Solving
Science Education
Student Projects
Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Problem-solving activities let students use knowledge gained in various areas of their academic education. They bring together skills and knowledge from such areas as science, math, art, and English by simulating activities and projects students will encounter later in career and life experiences. A very important feature of most problem-solving activities is that they can be easily modified to fit different educational programs. The goal in implementing these activities is to give students hands-on experience in a practical and realistic scenario. This article describes bridge-building activity which gives students excellent problem-solving experience and a chance to apply academic learning--and an enjoyable challenge. The activity includes a measurable outcome, which is an additional benefit.
ISSN:1062-9351
1940-3100