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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how engineering solved the problem of human/computer interface.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore computer programming and the impact of computers on society. Learners build and test a program to turn a light on and off using an Arduino board.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners can program a compass to draw a circle by itself using a Pico Cricket, some Legos, and lots of tape! Pico Cricket is required.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge, learners will use computational thinking to design their own board game.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners build a simple electromagnet, then use this electromagnet to transform a yogurt container into a working speaker. They can connect their speaker to a radio and listen as it transmits sound.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners design miniature cars. Learners can create a telephone car, soccer car, merry-go-round car, or any other theme car they can imagine.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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This activity lets you program your 'robot' (a willing friend) to pick up and dispose of some 'toxic waste' using as few commands as possible.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under GEMS Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into technology design and testing.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity on page 4 of the PDF, explore the unique molecular structure and conductive nature of graphene. Learners construct a circuit with a battery and LED bulb.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers incorporate biometric technologies into products as well as the challenges of engineers who must weigh privacy, security and other issues when designin

free Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations.

free Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners determine and compare the rate of descent of various learner-constructed parachutes. Learners construct parachutes that will have maximum hang times.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes