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“When the R.A.T. Rod builders have completed their projects,
                   they will have attained a body of knowledge about how vehicles

                   are built, all the intricacies of engines, transmissions, drive

                   trains, electrical and hydraulic systems, and water pumps. More
                   importantly, however, they will have engaged in complex problem
                   solving and innovative thinking, because making the parts fit

                   together and work (they are required to use parts from at least 10

                   different vehicles) requires the students to redesign many elements,
                   create new ones, test and retest to determine what works, and to
                   experiment with different ideas. “ – Program Media Kit






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