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Peer reviewedRitchie, Stephen M.; Hampson, Brad – Research in Science Education, 1996
This interpretive study of a Year Six classroom in North Queensland, Australia focuses on how two contrasting groups of children designed ill-defined engineering structures. The collaboration processes within the research team are explored. Classroom-related findings are also reported. (AIM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Engineering
Peer reviewedWorthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Discusses how, in two three-week sessions, the Terre Haute (Indiana) college offers selected students a hands-on approach to all aspects of engineering from design and lab work to technical writing. Describes a group project requiring students to study and experiment with simple research problems. Lists 20 project ideas. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Education, Experiential Learning
