Identify and describe the learning paradigm and/ or learning theory this scenario represents.

Scenario: A middle-school teacher is teaching a social-studies lesson about different types of governments. The teacher introduces the different government types to the class, and students analyze the pros and cons of each government style. Then, the teacher tells students to imagine that they have landed on a remote island that does not have any inhabitants. In order for them to survive, they must create their own government based on one of the government systems they have just studied. Students work in small groups to collaborate on the project, and will receive a test grade for their work.