Hands-On Learning in Action at Su Valley Hot Rod Club

About this episode

This episode explores the hands-on learning experience of students in the Hot Rod Club at Su Valley High School as they build a custom 1930 Ford Model A.

There’s something special happening in the shop at Su Valley High School—and it’s more than just a car build. In this episode of Education Matters, we headed north to Talkeetna to meet with student members of the Hot Rod Club to talk about their ongoing project: a custom 1930 Ford Model A built from the ground up. From welding and fabrication to engine work and problem-solving, these students are gaining real-world skills that go far beyond the classroom. What started as a small after-s...

People in this episode

Host: John Notestine

Topics covered

• hands-on learning
• student projects
• automotive skills
• real-world experience
• welding
• fabrication

Keywords

• hands-on learning
• Hot Rod Club
• Su Valley High School
• 1930 Ford Model A
• welding
• fabrication
• real-world skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Su Valley High School, Hot Rod Club

Products: 1930 Ford Model A

Places: Talkeetna