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Pop Can "Hero Engine"
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.

Engineer an Aeolipile
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In this engineering design challenge, learners build an air-powered spinning machine.

Engineer an Octopus Suction Pad
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In this engineering design challenge, learners build an octopus-inspired suction pad that can grab an object and hold it tightly in the air.

Paper Cup Stool
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In this activity, learners will explore how and why weight distribution works.

Zoom-A-Rang
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In this activity, learners design and build a Zoom-a-rang using everyday materials. Experiment with different materials and Zoom-a-rang designs to see how they fly.

Balls and Ramps
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In this activity, learners use simple, everyday materials to experiment with balls and ramps.

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

Marshmallow Models
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.

Control a Bird’s Flight
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In this engineering design challenge, learners make a bird and then control its flight with attached strings.

Design a Microexpression Zoetrope
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In this engineering design challenge, learners animate a facial expression and make a machine (zoetrope) that plays the animation back.
Parachute Design
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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.

Build a Bubble Circuit
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In this engineering design challenge, learners make a bubble maze that allows bubbles to move through a series of “on” and “off” switches.

Straws and Pins
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In this activity, learners build bridges and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with straws and pins.

Cup Towers
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In this activity, learners explore different ways to stack cups to meet a personal goal.

Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.