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Paper Towel Strength
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In this activity, learners will test the strength of different brands of paper towels.

How to Test The Strength of Shapes
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In this activity, learners explore the strength of different shapes. Fold paper into triangles, squares, and other shapes, then experiment with how much weight they can hold.

Low-Tech Water Filter for High-Impact Clean
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In this activity, learners consider the water features they might enjoy at a community park--a pond, brook, water playground (or "sprayground"), or pool--and what happens to the water over time.

Levers at Play
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In this activity, learners consider how a simple machine, a lever, turns a small push or pull (a small force) into a larger--or stronger--push or pull (a larger force).

Design a Park
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In this activity, learners are invited to imagine the park of their dreams!

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

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

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.