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In this activity, learners construct their own small catapults using simple materials. Learners follow visual instructions to build their launching device.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an effervescing antacid tablet reacting with water, and build a launch pad for their rocket.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process and the basic mechanics behind building bridges as they build one themselves using gumdrops and toothpicks.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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Using simple materials from around the house and recycled materials, learners will engineer a grabber device to pick up and put down objects that are at least 12 inches away.

free Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will engineer a roof using simple materials to protect a construction paper person from a rainstorm.

free Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will use household items to design and build an elevator that will carry 2 passengers to a height of 16 inches...or higher!

free Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners design and build their own parachute using household materials with the goal of landing their passenger safely on a target.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a wind-powered car using only a handful of household materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes