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Building A Storm Drain
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In this design challenge, learners design a storm drain cover that catches litter to protect waterways to learn about how local actions can have system-level effects.
Build a Rocket - and a Launch Pad!
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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.
Minibot
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In this activity, learners build a mini dancing robot. This engineering activity introduces learners to electricity, circuits, switches, conductivity, and motors.
Cardboard Automata
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Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.
Bridge the Gap
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.
Echo Base Bobsleds
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The goal of this activity is to build a miniature bobsled that is either the fastest or the slowest. Learners use recycled materials to design, build, and test their bobsled on a bobsled track.
Motor Bird
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In this activity, learners build a bird that flies in place with help from a motor, wire, and some straws.
Sound Automata
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In this activity, learners build their own sound machines and explore the interplay of motion and sound.
Ships Ahoy!
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The goal of this activity is to design the fastest sailboat or one that carries the most treasure.
Skewers and Garden Poles
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In this activity, learners build scaled-down structures and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with bamboo skewers and tape.
Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.
Design and Build a Better Candy Bag
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In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy.