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In this activity, learners of all ages will design a functional bird feeder using familiar, every day materials.

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.

In this activity, learners construct hail-proof houses using recycled materials to discuss storm readiness and safety.

In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.

In this activity, learners are challenged to build a bird feeder using recycled materials from home and are encouraged to problem solve during the extensions.

In this activity (pages 42-49), learners discover the methods and challenges of building nanoscale structures with macroscale equipment.

In this design challenge, learners will create wind-powered contraptions to transport a load, such as a cupcake or another small object, and test to see if they work.

Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.