I realize that working with other students is a continuing struggle for most people, but it is part of the learning process in activities such as this. Compromise and consensus are difficult concepts to master (as is evident in most governing bodies in our world), but are imperative in the real world. Most of the time, I try to allow students to work out their own disagreements, but occasionally I have to intervene. So far, to their credit, the groups completing this task have worked through their design issues without my help.
Have you ever thought about designing your own vehicle? Hoggatteers recently had a taste for the engineering world of automobile design. Donning protective eyewear, students used the K'nex pieces to construct their own cars - the only stipulation being that the car had to go 100cm on a table top when nudged or pushed. As always, I asked them to write in their notebooks about the experience - what worked well, as well as struggles along the way.
I realize that working with other students is a continuing struggle for most people, but it is part of the learning process in activities such as this. Compromise and consensus are difficult concepts to master (as is evident in most governing bodies in our world), but are imperative in the real world. Most of the time, I try to allow students to work out their own disagreements, but occasionally I have to intervene. So far, to their credit, the groups completing this task have worked through their design issues without my help.
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